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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.91, 348.83 and 111.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.91, 348.83 and 111.25 is: 166.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.91 : 348.83 = 111.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.91/348.83 = 111.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.91x = 348.83 × 111.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.91x = 38,808.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,808.23/232.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.63

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