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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.49, 346.64 and 161.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.49, 346.64 and 161.98 is: 242.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.49 : 346.64 = 161.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.49/346.64 = 161.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.49x = 346.64 × 161.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.49x = 56,148.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,148.75/231.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.55

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