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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.72, 346.07 and 108.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.72, 346.07 and 108.95 is: 163.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.72 : 346.07 = 108.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.72/346.07 = 108.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.72x = 346.07 × 108.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.72x = 37,702.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,702.87/230.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.42

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