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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.60, 348.96 and 124.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.60, 348.96 and 124.46 is: 186.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.60 : 348.96 = 124.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.60/348.96 = 124.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.60x = 348.96 × 124.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.60x = 43,431.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,431.56/232.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.72

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