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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.82, 349.46 and 111.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.82, 349.46 and 111.17 is: 166.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.82 : 349.46 = 111.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.82/349.46 = 111.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.82x = 349.46 × 111.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.82x = 38,850.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,850.83/232.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.87

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