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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.70, 347.52 and 109.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.70, 347.52 and 109.90 is: 164.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.70 : 347.52 = 109.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.70/347.52 = 109.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.70x = 347.52 × 109.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.70x = 38,192.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,192.45/231.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.84

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