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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.50, 348.47 and 163.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.50, 348.47 and 163.65 is: 245.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.50 : 348.47 = 163.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.50/348.47 = 163.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.50x = 348.47 × 163.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.50x = 57,026.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,026.30/232.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.27

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