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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.97, 351.13 and 112.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.97, 351.13 and 112.23 is: 168.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.97 : 351.13 = 112.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.97/351.13 = 112.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.97x = 351.13 × 112.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.97x = 39,407.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,407.92/233.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.43

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