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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.43, 346.77 and 162.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.43, 346.77 and 162.15 is: 242.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.43 : 346.77 = 162.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.43/346.77 = 162.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.43x = 346.77 × 162.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.43x = 56,226.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,226.21/231.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.96

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