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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.16, 347.97 and 110.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.16, 347.97 and 110.17 is: 165.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.16 : 347.97 = 110.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.16/347.97 = 110.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.16x = 347.97 × 110.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.16x = 38,335.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,335.85/232.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.13

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