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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.71, 350.55 and 112.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.71, 350.55 and 112.06 is: 168.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.71 : 350.55 = 112.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.71/350.55 = 112.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.71x = 350.55 × 112.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.71x = 39,282.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,282.63/233.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.08

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