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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.09, 347.75 and 163.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.09, 347.75 and 163.49 is: 244.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.09 : 347.75 = 163.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.09/347.75 = 163.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.09x = 347.75 × 163.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.09x = 56,853.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,853.65/232.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.96

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