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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.04, 345.05 and 161.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.04, 345.05 and 161.86 is: 242.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.04 : 345.05 = 161.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.04/345.05 = 161.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.04x = 345.05 × 161.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.04x = 55,849.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,849.79/230.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.79

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