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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.93, 346.23 and 109.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.93, 346.23 and 109.12 is: 163.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.93 : 346.23 = 109.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.93/346.23 = 109.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.93x = 346.23 × 109.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.93x = 37,780.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,780.62/230.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.60

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