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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.75, 350.73 and 118.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.75, 350.73 and 118.19 is: 177.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.75 : 350.73 = 118.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.75/350.73 = 118.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.75x = 350.73 × 118.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.75x = 41,453.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,453.66/233.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.34

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