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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.23, 345.25 and 108.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.23, 345.25 and 108.53 is: 162.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.23 : 345.25 = 108.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.23/345.25 = 108.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.23x = 345.25 × 108.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.23x = 37,469.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,469.98/230.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.75

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