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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.77, 345.99 and 108.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.77, 345.99 and 108.87 is: 163.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.77 : 345.99 = 108.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.77/345.99 = 108.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.77x = 345.99 × 108.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.77x = 37,667.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,667.93/230.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.23

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