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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.53, 348.36 and 116.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.53, 348.36 and 116.85 is: 175.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.53 : 348.36 = 116.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.53/348.36 = 116.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.53x = 348.36 × 116.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.53x = 40,705.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,705.87/232.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.06

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