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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.17, 348.30 and 116.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.17, 348.30 and 116.64 is: 174.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.17 : 348.30 = 116.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.17/348.30 = 116.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.17x = 348.30 × 116.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.17x = 40,623.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,623.39/232.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.98

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