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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.17, 348.21 and 110.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.17, 348.21 and 110.49 is: 165.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.17 : 348.21 = 110.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.17/348.21 = 110.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.17x = 348.21 × 110.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.17x = 38,473.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,473.72/232.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.71

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