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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.56, 348.78 and 110.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.56, 348.78 and 110.80 is: 166.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.56 : 348.78 = 110.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.56/348.78 = 110.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.56x = 348.78 × 110.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.56x = 38,644.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,644.82/232.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.17

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