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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.39, 348.65 and 110.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.39, 348.65 and 110.55 is: 165.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.39 : 348.65 = 110.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.39/348.65 = 110.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.39x = 348.65 × 110.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.39x = 38,543.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,543.26/232.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.86

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