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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.89, 349.27 and 110.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.89, 349.27 and 110.91 is: 166.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.89 : 349.27 = 110.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.89/349.27 = 110.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.89x = 349.27 × 110.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.89x = 38,735.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,735.23/232.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.33

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