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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.61, 348.78 and 116.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.61, 348.78 and 116.79 is: 175.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.61 : 348.78 = 116.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.61/348.78 = 116.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.61x = 348.78 × 116.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.61x = 40,733.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,733.43/232.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.11

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