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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.63, 349.09 and 111.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.63, 349.09 and 111.03 is: 166.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.63 : 349.09 = 111.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.63/349.09 = 111.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.63x = 349.09 × 111.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.63x = 38,759.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,759.46/232.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.61

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