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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.97, 347.56 and 163.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.97, 347.56 and 163.37 is: 244.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.97 : 347.56 = 163.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.97/347.56 = 163.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.97x = 347.56 × 163.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.97x = 56,778.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,778.32/231.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.77

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