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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.29, 348.12 and 163.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.29, 348.12 and 163.65 is: 245.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.29 : 348.12 = 163.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.29/348.12 = 163.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.29x = 348.12 × 163.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.29x = 56,969.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,969.84/232.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.25

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