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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.71, 346.18 and 108.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.71, 346.18 and 108.95 is: 163.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.71 : 346.18 = 108.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.71/346.18 = 108.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.71x = 346.18 × 108.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.71x = 37,716.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,716.31/230.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.48

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