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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.64, 347.12 and 109.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.64, 347.12 and 109.87 is: 164.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.64 : 347.12 = 109.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.64/347.12 = 109.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.64x = 347.12 × 109.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.64x = 38,138.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,138.07/231.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.64

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