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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.63, 350.60 and 81.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.63, 350.60 and 81.63 is: 122.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.63 : 350.60 = 81.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.63/350.60 = 81.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.63x = 350.60 × 81.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.63x = 28,619.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,619.48/233.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.50

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