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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.50, 348.66 and 116.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.50, 348.66 and 116.86 is: 175.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.50 : 348.66 = 116.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.50/348.66 = 116.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.50x = 348.66 × 116.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.50x = 40,744.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,744.41/232.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.24

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