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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.02, 344.71 and 106.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.02, 344.71 and 106.63 is: 159.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.02 : 344.71 = 106.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.02/344.71 = 106.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.02x = 344.71 × 106.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.02x = 36,755.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,755.30/230.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.79

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