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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.10, 345.15 and 169.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.10, 345.15 and 169.35 is: 254.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.10 : 345.15 = 169.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.10/345.15 = 169.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.10x = 345.15 × 169.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.10x = 58,451.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,451.15/230.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.03

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