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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.74, 348.95 and 124.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.74, 348.95 and 124.61 is: 186.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.74 : 348.95 = 124.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.74/348.95 = 124.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.74x = 348.95 × 124.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.74x = 43,481.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,481.23/232.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.82

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