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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.68, 347.62 and 110.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.68, 347.62 and 110.04 is: 165.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.68 : 347.62 = 110.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.68/347.62 = 110.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.68x = 347.62 × 110.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.68x = 38,252.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,252.10/231.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.11

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