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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.74, 349.16 and 78.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.74, 349.16 and 78.68 is: 118.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.74 : 349.16 = 78.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.74/349.16 = 78.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.74x = 349.16 × 78.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.74x = 27,469.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,469.77/232.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118.03

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