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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.83, 350.36 and 118.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.83, 350.36 and 118.16 is: 177.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.83 : 350.36 = 118.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.83/350.36 = 118.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.83x = 350.36 × 118.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.83x = 41,396.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,396.20/233.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.04

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