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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229.91, 344.60 and 107.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229.91, 344.60 and 107.91 is: 161.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229.91 : 344.60 = 107.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229.91/344.60 = 107.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229.91x = 344.60 × 107.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229.91x = 37,185.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,185.65/229.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.74

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