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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.74, 345.81 and 108.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.74, 345.81 and 108.73 is: 162.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.74 : 345.81 = 108.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.74/345.81 = 108.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.74x = 345.81 × 108.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.74x = 37,599.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,599.95/230.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.96

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