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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.05, 347.81 and 116.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.05, 347.81 and 116.58 is: 174.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.05 : 347.81 = 116.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.05/347.81 = 116.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.05x = 347.81 × 116.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.05x = 40,547.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,547.69/232.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.74

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