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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.96, 346.24 and 109.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.96, 346.24 and 109.16 is: 163.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.96 : 346.24 = 109.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.96/346.24 = 109.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.96x = 346.24 × 109.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.96x = 37,795.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,795.56/230.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.65

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