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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.63, 348.55 and 163.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.63, 348.55 and 163.83 is: 245.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.63 : 348.55 = 163.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.63/348.55 = 163.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.63x = 348.55 × 163.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.63x = 57,102.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,102.95/232.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.47

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