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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.89, 347.45 and 109.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.89, 347.45 and 109.85 is: 164.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.89 : 347.45 = 109.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.89/347.45 = 109.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.89x = 347.45 × 109.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.89x = 38,165.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,165.10/231.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.59

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