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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.63, 348.46 and 163.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.63, 348.46 and 163.85 is: 245.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.63 : 348.46 = 163.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.63/348.46 = 163.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.63x = 348.46 × 163.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.63x = 57,093.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,093.02/232.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.43

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