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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.72, 347.49 and 163.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.72, 347.49 and 163.28 is: 244.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.72 : 347.49 = 163.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.72/347.49 = 163.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.72x = 347.49 × 163.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.72x = 56,736.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,736.43/231.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.85

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