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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.28, 346.46 and 109.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.28, 346.46 and 109.66 is: 164.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.28 : 346.46 = 109.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.28/346.46 = 109.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.28x = 346.46 × 109.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.28x = 37,992.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,992.26/231.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.27

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