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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.85, 347.91 and 163.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.85, 347.91 and 163.18 is: 244.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.85 : 347.91 = 163.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.85/347.91 = 163.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.85x = 347.91 × 163.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.85x = 56,771.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,771.95/231.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.87

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