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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.71, 348.96 and 111

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.71, 348.96 and 111 is: 166.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.71 : 348.96 = 111 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.71/348.96 = 111/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.71x = 348.96 × 111
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.71x = 38,734.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,734.56/232.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.45

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