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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.11, 348.39 and 163.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.11, 348.39 and 163.89 is: 245.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.11 : 348.39 = 163.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.11/348.39 = 163.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.11x = 348.39 × 163.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.11x = 57,097.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,097.64/232.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.99

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