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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.19, 346.55 and 109.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.19, 346.55 and 109.23 is: 163.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.19 : 346.55 = 109.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.19/346.55 = 109.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.19x = 346.55 × 109.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.19x = 37,853.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,853.76/231.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.74

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