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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.06, 348.17 and 110.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.06, 348.17 and 110.31 is: 165.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.06 : 348.17 = 110.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.06/348.17 = 110.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.06x = 348.17 × 110.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.06x = 38,404.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,404.34/232.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.49

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