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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.16, 345.26 and 161.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.16, 345.26 and 161.76 is: 242.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.16 : 345.26 = 161.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.16/345.26 = 161.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.16x = 345.26 × 161.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.16x = 55,849.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,849.26/230.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.65

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