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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.47, 348.83 and 110.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.47, 348.83 and 110.74 is: 166.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.47 : 348.83 = 110.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.47/348.83 = 110.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.47x = 348.83 × 110.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.47x = 38,627.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,627.14/232.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.16

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