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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.11, 344.23 and 168.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.11, 344.23 and 168.03 is: 251.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.11 : 344.23 = 168.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.11/344.23 = 168.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.11x = 344.23 × 168.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.11x = 57,840.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,840.97/230.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.36

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