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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.81, 347.73 and 110.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.81, 347.73 and 110.09 is: 165.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.81 : 347.73 = 110.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.81/347.73 = 110.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.81x = 347.73 × 110.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.81x = 38,280.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,280.75/231.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.14

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