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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.64, 350.50 and 111.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.64, 350.50 and 111.91 is: 167.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.64 : 350.50 = 111.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.64/350.50 = 111.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.64x = 350.50 × 111.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.64x = 39,222.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,222.14/233.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.88

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