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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.90, 350.37 and 118.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.90, 350.37 and 118.18 is: 177.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.90 : 350.37 = 118.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.90/350.37 = 118.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.90x = 350.37 × 118.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.90x = 41,406.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,406.73/233.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.03

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