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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.04, 346.50 and 158.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.04, 346.50 and 158.68 is: 237.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.04 : 346.50 = 158.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.04/346.50 = 158.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.04x = 346.50 × 158.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.04x = 54,982.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,982.62/231.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.98

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