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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.72, 347.16 and 163.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.72, 347.16 and 163.08 is: 244.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.72 : 347.16 = 163.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.72/347.16 = 163.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.72x = 347.16 × 163.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.72x = 56,614.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,614.85/231.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.32

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