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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.96, 349.23 and 111.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.96, 349.23 and 111.26 is: 166.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.96 : 349.23 = 111.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.96/349.23 = 111.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.96x = 349.23 × 111.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.96x = 38,855.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,855.33/232.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.79

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