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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.79, 349.25 and 111.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.79, 349.25 and 111.12 is: 166.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.79 : 349.25 = 111.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.79/349.25 = 111.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.79x = 349.25 × 111.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.79x = 38,808.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,808.10/232.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.71

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