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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.74, 346.21 and 107.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.74, 346.21 and 107.35 is: 161.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.74 : 346.21 = 107.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.74/346.21 = 107.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.74x = 346.21 × 107.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.74x = 37,164.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,164.51/230.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.07

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