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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.74, 350.16 and 111.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.74, 350.16 and 111.76 is: 167.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.74 : 350.16 = 111.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.74/350.16 = 111.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.74x = 350.16 × 111.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.74x = 39,133.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,133.88/233.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.42

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