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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.76, 347.49 and 109.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.76, 347.49 and 109.96 is: 164.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.76 : 347.49 = 109.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.76/347.49 = 109.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.76x = 347.49 × 109.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.76x = 38,209.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,209.13/231.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.86

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