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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.43, 349.04 and 163.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.43, 349.04 and 163.29 is: 245.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.43 : 349.04 = 163.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.43/349.04 = 163.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.43x = 349.04 × 163.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.43x = 56,994.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,994.74/232.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.21

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