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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.81, 350.88 and 112.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.81, 350.88 and 112.10 is: 168.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.81 : 350.88 = 112.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.81/350.88 = 112.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.81x = 350.88 × 112.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.81x = 39,331.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,331.89/233.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.23

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