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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.83, 350.54 and 118.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.83, 350.54 and 118.18 is: 177.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.83 : 350.54 = 118.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.83/350.54 = 118.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.83x = 350.54 × 118.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.83x = 41,425.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,425.06/233.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.16

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