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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.10, 348.03 and 110.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.10, 348.03 and 110.42 is: 165.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.10 : 348.03 = 110.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.10/348.03 = 110.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.10x = 348.03 × 110.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.10x = 38,429.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,429.47/232.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.57

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