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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.64, 347.51 and 163.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.64, 347.51 and 163.19 is: 244.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.64 : 347.51 = 163.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.64/347.51 = 163.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.64x = 347.51 × 163.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.64x = 56,709.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,709.34/231.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.82

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