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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.17, 345.28 and 106.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.17, 345.28 and 106.75 is: 160.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.17 : 345.28 = 106.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.17/345.28 = 106.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.17x = 345.28 × 106.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.17x = 36,858.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,858.04/230.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.13

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