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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.86, 346.03 and 108.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.86, 346.03 and 108.96 is: 163.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.86 : 346.03 = 108.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.86/346.03 = 108.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.86x = 346.03 × 108.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.86x = 37,703.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,703.43/230.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.32

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