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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.18, 348.13 and 116.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.18, 348.13 and 116.49 is: 174.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.18 : 348.13 = 116.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.18/348.13 = 116.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.18x = 348.13 × 116.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.18x = 40,553.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,553.66/232.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.66

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