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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.05, 348.06 and 116.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.05, 348.06 and 116.45 is: 174.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.05 : 348.06 = 116.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.05/348.06 = 116.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.05x = 348.06 × 116.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.05x = 40,529.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,529.85/232.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.66

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