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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.97, 349.44 and 111.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.97, 349.44 and 111.16 is: 166.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.97 : 349.44 = 111.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.97/349.44 = 111.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.97x = 349.44 × 111.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.97x = 38,843.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,843.77/232.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.74

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