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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.75, 346 and 108.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.75, 346 and 108.87 is: 163.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.75 : 346 = 108.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.75/346 = 108.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.75x = 346 × 108.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.75x = 37,669.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,669.02/230.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.25

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