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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.67, 348.66 and 124.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.67, 348.66 and 124.53 is: 186.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.67 : 348.66 = 124.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.67/348.66 = 124.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.67x = 348.66 × 124.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.67x = 43,418.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,418.63/232.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.61

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