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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.68, 350.37 and 118.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.68, 350.37 and 118.06 is: 177.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.68 : 350.37 = 118.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.68/350.37 = 118.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.68x = 350.37 × 118.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.68x = 41,363.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,363.81/233.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.01

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