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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.05, 346.55 and 109.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.05, 346.55 and 109.25 is: 163.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.05 : 346.55 = 109.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.05/346.55 = 109.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.05x = 346.55 × 109.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.05x = 37,859.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,859.61/231.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.86

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