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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.87, 349.35 and 111.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.87, 349.35 and 111.05 is: 166.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.87 : 349.35 = 111.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.87/349.35 = 111.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.87x = 349.35 × 111.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.87x = 38,795.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,795.32/232.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.60

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