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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.20, 344.96 and 106.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.20, 344.96 and 106.84 is: 160.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.20 : 344.96 = 106.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.20/344.96 = 106.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.20x = 344.96 × 106.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.20x = 36,853.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,853.68/230.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.10

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