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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.46, 345.81 and 108.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.46, 345.81 and 108.70 is: 163.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.46 : 345.81 = 108.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.46/345.81 = 108.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.46x = 345.81 × 108.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.46x = 37,589.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,589.55/230.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.11

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