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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.78, 350.46 and 111.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.78, 350.46 and 111.92 is: 167.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.78 : 350.46 = 111.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.78/350.46 = 111.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.78x = 350.46 × 111.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.78x = 39,223.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,223.48/233.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.78

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