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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.95, 350.56 and 118.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.95, 350.56 and 118.39 is: 177.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.95 : 350.56 = 118.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.95/350.56 = 118.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.95x = 350.56 × 118.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.95x = 41,502.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,502.80/233.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.40

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