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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.19, 348.03 and 116.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.19, 348.03 and 116.74 is: 174.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.19 : 348.03 = 116.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.19/348.03 = 116.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.19x = 348.03 × 116.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.19x = 40,629.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,629.02/232.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.98

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