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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.72, 350.44 and 111.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.72, 350.44 and 111.84 is: 167.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.72 : 350.44 = 111.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.72/350.44 = 111.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.72x = 350.44 × 111.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.72x = 39,193.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,193.21/233.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.69

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