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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.71, 347.61 and 109.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.71, 347.61 and 109.98 is: 164.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.71 : 347.61 = 109.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.71/347.61 = 109.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.71x = 347.61 × 109.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.71x = 38,230.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,230.15/231.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.99

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