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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.87, 350.65 and 118.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.87, 350.65 and 118.14 is: 177.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.87 : 350.65 = 118.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.87/350.65 = 118.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.87x = 350.65 × 118.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.87x = 41,425.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,425.79/233.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.13

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