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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.49, 348.12 and 163.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.49, 348.12 and 163.64 is: 245.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.49 : 348.12 = 163.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.49/348.12 = 163.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.49x = 348.12 × 163.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.49x = 56,964.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,964.62/232.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.02

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