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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.81, 347.51 and 110.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.81, 347.51 and 110.12 is: 165.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.81 : 347.51 = 110.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.81/347.51 = 110.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.81x = 347.51 × 110.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.81x = 38,265.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,265.51/231.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.07

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