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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.33, 348.73 and 116.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.33, 348.73 and 116.86 is: 175.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.33 : 348.73 = 116.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.33/348.73 = 116.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.33x = 348.73 × 116.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.33x = 40,752.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,752.59/232.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.41

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