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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.76, 348.95 and 117.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.76, 348.95 and 117.07 is: 175.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.76 : 348.95 = 117.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.76/348.95 = 117.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.76x = 348.95 × 117.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.76x = 40,851.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,851.58/232.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.51

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