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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.49, 348.86 and 109.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.49, 348.86 and 109.14 is: 163.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.49 : 348.86 = 109.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.49/348.86 = 109.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.49x = 348.86 × 109.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.49x = 38,072.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,072.29/232.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.76

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