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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.49, 348.45 and 102.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.49, 348.45 and 102.60 is: 153.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.49 : 348.45 = 102.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.49/348.45 = 102.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.49x = 348.45 × 102.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.49x = 35,750.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,750.97/232.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.78

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