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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.80, 350.70 and 112.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.80, 350.70 and 112.16 is: 168.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.80 : 350.70 = 112.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.80/350.70 = 112.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.80x = 350.70 × 112.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.80x = 39,334.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,334.51/233.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.24

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