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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.13, 346.79 and 107.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.13, 346.79 and 107.79 is: 161.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.13 : 346.79 = 107.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.13/346.79 = 107.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.13x = 346.79 × 107.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.13x = 37,380.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,380.49/231.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.73

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