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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.09, 346.74 and 109.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.09, 346.74 and 109.34 is: 164.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.09 : 346.74 = 109.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.09/346.74 = 109.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.09x = 346.74 × 109.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.09x = 37,912.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,912.55/231.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.06

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