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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.93, 349.29 and 117.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.93, 349.29 and 117.37 is: 176.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.93 : 349.29 = 117.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.93/349.29 = 117.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.93x = 349.29 × 117.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.93x = 40,996.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,996.17/232.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.00

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