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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.90, 350.68 and 118.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.90, 350.68 and 118.29 is: 177.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.90 : 350.68 = 118.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.90/350.68 = 118.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.90x = 350.68 × 118.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.90x = 41,481.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,481.35/233.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.35

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