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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.41, 348.48 and 110.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.41, 348.48 and 110.55 is: 165.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.41 : 348.48 = 110.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.41/348.48 = 110.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.41x = 348.48 × 110.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.41x = 38,524.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,524.46/232.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.76

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