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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.12, 345.87 and 158.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.12, 345.87 and 158.67 is: 237.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.12 : 345.87 = 158.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.12/345.87 = 158.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.12x = 345.87 × 158.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.12x = 54,879.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,879.19/231.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.45

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