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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.34, 346.84 and 109.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.34, 346.84 and 109.53 is: 164.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.34 : 346.84 = 109.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.34/346.84 = 109.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.34x = 346.84 × 109.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.34x = 37,988.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,988.84/231.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.22

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