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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.59, 348.63 and 110.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.59, 348.63 and 110.59 is: 165.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.59 : 348.63 = 110.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.59/348.63 = 110.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.59x = 348.63 × 110.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.59x = 38,554.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,554.99/232.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.77

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