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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.68, 350.28 and 117.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.68, 350.28 and 117.96 is: 176.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.68 : 350.28 = 117.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.68/350.28 = 117.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.68x = 350.28 × 117.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.68x = 41,319.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,319.03/233.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.82

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