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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.12, 346.75 and 109.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.12, 346.75 and 109.49 is: 164.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.12 : 346.75 = 109.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.12/346.75 = 109.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.12x = 346.75 × 109.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.12x = 37,963.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,963.65/231.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.26

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