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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.66, 350.45 and 118.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.66, 350.45 and 118.16 is: 177.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.66 : 350.45 = 118.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.66/350.45 = 118.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.66x = 350.45 × 118.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.66x = 41,409.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,409.17/233.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.22

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