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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.57, 348.99 and 110.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.57, 348.99 and 110.89 is: 166.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.57 : 348.99 = 110.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.57/348.99 = 110.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.57x = 348.99 × 110.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.57x = 38,699.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,699.50/232.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.40

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