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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.14, 345.48 and 161.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.14, 345.48 and 161.38 is: 242.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.14 : 345.48 = 161.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.14/345.48 = 161.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.14x = 345.48 × 161.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.14x = 55,753.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,753.56/230.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.26

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