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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.68, 348.78 and 110.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.68, 348.78 and 110.73 is: 165.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.68 : 348.78 = 110.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.68/348.78 = 110.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.68x = 348.78 × 110.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.68x = 38,620.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,620.41/232.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.98

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