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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.77, 350.66 and 96.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.77, 350.66 and 96.73 is: 145.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.77 : 350.66 = 96.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.77/350.66 = 96.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.77x = 350.66 × 96.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.77x = 33,919.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,919.34/233.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.10

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