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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.25, 347.90 and 110.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.25, 347.90 and 110.14 is: 164.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.25 : 347.90 = 110.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.25/347.90 = 110.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.25x = 347.90 × 110.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.25x = 38,316.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,316.29/232.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.98

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