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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.47, 345.58 and 108.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.47, 345.58 and 108.67 is: 162.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.47 : 345.58 = 108.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.47/345.58 = 108.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.47x = 345.58 × 108.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.47x = 37,554.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,554.18/230.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.95

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