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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.27, 348.54 and 116.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.27, 348.54 and 116.71 is: 175.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.27 : 348.54 = 116.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.27/348.54 = 116.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.27x = 348.54 × 116.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.27x = 40,676.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,676.79/232.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.13

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