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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.71, 348.86 and 110.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.71, 348.86 and 110.81 is: 166.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.71 : 348.86 = 110.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.71/348.86 = 110.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.71x = 348.86 × 110.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.71x = 38,655.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,655.71/232.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.11

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