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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.68, 346.16 and 108.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.68, 346.16 and 108.96 is: 163.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.68 : 346.16 = 108.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.68/346.16 = 108.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.68x = 346.16 × 108.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.68x = 37,717.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,717.59/230.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.51

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