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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.17, 348.46 and 121.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.17, 348.46 and 121.06 is: 181.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.17 : 348.46 = 121.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.17/348.46 = 121.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.17x = 348.46 × 121.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.17x = 42,184.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,184.57/232.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.70

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