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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.66, 346.08 and 108.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.66, 346.08 and 108.89 is: 163.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.66 : 346.08 = 108.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.66/346.08 = 108.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.66x = 346.08 × 108.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.66x = 37,682.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,682.92/230.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.37

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