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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.10, 344.80 and 168.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.10, 344.80 and 168.94 is: 253.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.10 : 344.80 = 168.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.10/344.80 = 168.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.10x = 344.80 × 168.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.10x = 58,250.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,250.51/230.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.15

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