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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.78, 346.28 and 109.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.78, 346.28 and 109.02 is: 163.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.78 : 346.28 = 109.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.78/346.28 = 109.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.78x = 346.28 × 109.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.78x = 37,749.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,749.60/230.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.58

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