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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.74, 348.66 and 110.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.74, 348.66 and 110.76 is: 165.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.74 : 348.66 = 110.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.74/348.66 = 110.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.74x = 348.66 × 110.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.74x = 38,617.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,617.58/232.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.93

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