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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.76, 349.18 and 117.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.76, 349.18 and 117.29 is: 175.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.76 : 349.18 = 117.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.76/349.18 = 117.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.76x = 349.18 × 117.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.76x = 40,955.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,955.32/232.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.96

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