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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.78, 346 and 108.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.78, 346 and 108.97 is: 163.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.78 : 346 = 108.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.78/346 = 108.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.78x = 346 × 108.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.78x = 37,703.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,703.62/230.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.37

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