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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.89, 347.83 and 110.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.89, 347.83 and 110.07 is: 165.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.89 : 347.83 = 110.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.89/347.83 = 110.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.89x = 347.83 × 110.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.89x = 38,285.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,285.65/231.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.10

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