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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.62, 348.78 and 163.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.62, 348.78 and 163.76 is: 245.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.62 : 348.78 = 163.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.62/348.78 = 163.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.62x = 348.78 × 163.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.62x = 57,116.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,116.21/232.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.53

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