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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.35, 348.60 and 116.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.35, 348.60 and 116.67 is: 175.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.35 : 348.60 = 116.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.35/348.60 = 116.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.35x = 348.60 × 116.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.35x = 40,671.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,671.16/232.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.04

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