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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.45, 348.58 and 116.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.45, 348.58 and 116.85 is: 175.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.45 : 348.58 = 116.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.45/348.58 = 116.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.45x = 348.58 × 116.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.45x = 40,731.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,731.57/232.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.23

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