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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.95, 350.92 and 112.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.95, 350.92 and 112.18 is: 168.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.95 : 350.92 = 112.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.95/350.92 = 112.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.95x = 350.92 × 112.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.95x = 39,366.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,366.21/233.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.27

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