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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.48, 348.58 and 110.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.48, 348.58 and 110.68 is: 165.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.48 : 348.58 = 110.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.48/348.58 = 110.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.48x = 348.58 × 110.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.48x = 38,580.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,580.83/232.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.95

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