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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.62, 348.46 and 110.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.62, 348.46 and 110.51 is: 165.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.62 : 348.46 = 110.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.62/348.46 = 110.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.62x = 348.46 × 110.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.62x = 38,508.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,508.91/232.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.54

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