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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.72, 346.92 and 162.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.72, 346.92 and 162.96 is: 243.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.72 : 346.92 = 162.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.72/346.92 = 162.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.72x = 346.92 × 162.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.72x = 56,534.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,534.08/231.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.98

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