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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.89, 350.73 and 118.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.89, 350.73 and 118.46 is: 177.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.89 : 350.73 = 118.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.89/350.73 = 118.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.89x = 350.73 × 118.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.89x = 41,548.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,548.35/233.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.64

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