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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.77, 350.65 and 71.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.77, 350.65 and 71.45 is: 107.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.77 : 350.65 = 71.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.77/350.65 = 71.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.77x = 350.65 × 71.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.77x = 25,053.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,053.94/233.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107.17

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