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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.75, 348.84 and 163.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.75, 348.84 and 163.90 is: 245.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.75 : 348.84 = 163.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.75/348.84 = 163.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.75x = 348.84 × 163.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.75x = 57,174.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,174.88/232.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.65

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