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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.08, 344.74 and 169.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.08, 344.74 and 169.28 is: 253.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.08 : 344.74 = 169.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.08/344.74 = 169.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.08x = 344.74 × 169.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.08x = 58,357.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,357.59/230.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.64

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