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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.78, 350.40 and 118.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.78, 350.40 and 118.04 is: 176.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.78 : 350.40 = 118.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.78/350.40 = 118.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.78x = 350.40 × 118.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.78x = 41,361.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,361.22/233.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.92

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