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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.66, 348.79 and 110.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.66, 348.79 and 110.86 is: 166.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.66 : 348.79 = 110.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.66/348.79 = 110.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.66x = 348.79 × 110.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.66x = 38,666.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,666.86/232.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.19

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