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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.04, 347.66 and 163.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.04, 347.66 and 163.24 is: 244.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.04 : 347.66 = 163.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.04/347.66 = 163.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.04x = 347.66 × 163.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.04x = 56,752.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,752.02/232.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.58

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