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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.99, 349.55 and 111.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.99, 349.55 and 111.08 is: 166.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.99 : 349.55 = 111.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.99/349.55 = 111.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.99x = 349.55 × 111.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.99x = 38,828.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,828.01/232.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.65

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