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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.94, 348.96 and 117.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.94, 348.96 and 117.38 is: 175.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.94 : 348.96 = 117.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.94/348.96 = 117.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.94x = 348.96 × 117.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.94x = 40,960.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,960.92/232.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.84

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