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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.88, 347.58 and 110.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.88, 347.58 and 110.02 is: 164.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.88 : 347.58 = 110.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.88/347.58 = 110.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.88x = 347.58 × 110.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.88x = 38,240.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,240.75/231.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.92

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