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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.89, 347.49 and 108.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.89, 347.49 and 108.53 is: 162.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.89 : 347.49 = 108.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.89/347.49 = 108.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.89x = 347.49 × 108.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.89x = 37,711.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,711.35/231.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.63

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