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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.71, 350.23 and 110.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.71, 350.23 and 110.17 is: 165.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.71 : 350.23 = 110.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.71/350.23 = 110.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.71x = 350.23 × 110.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.71x = 38,585.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,585.88/233.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.11

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