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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.59, 347.45 and 109.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.59, 347.45 and 109.68 is: 164.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.59 : 347.45 = 109.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.59/347.45 = 109.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.59x = 347.45 × 109.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.59x = 38,108.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,108.91/231.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.56

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