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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.40, 348.68 and 110.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.40, 348.68 and 110.60 is: 165.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.40 : 348.68 = 110.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.40/348.68 = 110.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.40x = 348.68 × 110.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.40x = 38,564.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,564.01/232.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.94

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