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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.20, 348.13 and 116.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.20, 348.13 and 116.53 is: 174.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.20 : 348.13 = 116.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.20/348.13 = 116.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.20x = 348.13 × 116.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.20x = 40,565.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,565.76/232.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.70

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