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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.05, 344.78 and 168.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.05, 344.78 and 168.35 is: 252.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.05 : 344.78 = 168.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.05/344.78 = 168.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.05x = 344.78 × 168.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.05x = 58,043.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,043.72/230.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.31

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