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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.68, 348.58 and 117.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.68, 348.58 and 117.12 is: 175.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.68 : 348.58 = 117.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.68/348.58 = 117.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.68x = 348.58 × 117.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.68x = 40,825.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,825.69/232.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.46

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