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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.96, 349.21 and 111.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.96, 349.21 and 111.19 is: 166.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.96 : 349.21 = 111.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.96/349.21 = 111.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.96x = 349.21 × 111.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.96x = 38,828.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,828.66/232.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.68

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