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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.58, 347.42 and 109.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.58, 347.42 and 109.81 is: 164.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.58 : 347.42 = 109.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.58/347.42 = 109.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.58x = 347.42 × 109.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.58x = 38,147.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,147.90/231.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.73

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