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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.07, 348.16 and 163.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.07, 348.16 and 163.73 is: 245.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.07 : 348.16 = 163.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.07/348.16 = 163.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.07x = 348.16 × 163.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.07x = 57,003.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,003.66/232.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.63

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