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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.55, 348.36 and 110.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.55, 348.36 and 110.45 is: 165.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.55 : 348.36 = 110.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.55/348.36 = 110.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.55x = 348.36 × 110.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.55x = 38,476.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,476.36/232.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.45

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