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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.14, 346.73 and 109.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.14, 346.73 and 109.37 is: 164.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.14 : 346.73 = 109.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.14/346.73 = 109.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.14x = 346.73 × 109.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.14x = 37,921.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,921.86/231.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.06

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