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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.85, 349.17 and 78.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.85, 349.17 and 78.74 is: 118.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.85 : 349.17 = 78.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.85/349.17 = 78.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.85x = 349.17 × 78.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.85x = 27,491.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,491.90/232.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118.07

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