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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.52, 345.72 and 108.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.52, 345.72 and 108.84 is: 163.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.52 : 345.72 = 108.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.52/345.72 = 108.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.52x = 345.72 × 108.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.52x = 37,628.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,628.16/230.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.23

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