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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.43, 347.54 and 162.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.43, 347.54 and 162.29 is: 243.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.43 : 347.54 = 162.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.43/347.54 = 162.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.43x = 347.54 × 162.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.43x = 56,402.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,402.27/231.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.71

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