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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.99, 346.41 and 107.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.99, 346.41 and 107.60 is: 161.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.99 : 346.41 = 107.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.99/346.41 = 107.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.99x = 346.41 × 107.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.99x = 37,271.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,271.98/230.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.36

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