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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.90, 349.17 and 111.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.90, 349.17 and 111.13 is: 166.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.90 : 349.17 = 111.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.90/349.17 = 111.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.90x = 349.17 × 111.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.90x = 38,803.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,803.26/232.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.61

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