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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.70, 347.45 and 116.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.70, 347.45 and 116.10 is: 174.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.70 : 347.45 = 116.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.70/347.45 = 116.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.70x = 347.45 × 116.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.70x = 40,338.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,338.95/231.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.10

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