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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.66, 346.74 and 162.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.66, 346.74 and 162.99 is: 243.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.66 : 346.74 = 162.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.66/346.74 = 162.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.66x = 346.74 × 162.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.66x = 56,515.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,515.15/231.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.96

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