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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.73, 347.60 and 109.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.73, 347.60 and 109.94 is: 164.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.73 : 347.60 = 109.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.73/347.60 = 109.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.73x = 347.60 × 109.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.73x = 38,213.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,213.68/231.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.91

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