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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.24, 344.84 and 169.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.24, 344.84 and 169.22 is: 253.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.24 : 344.84 = 169.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.24/344.84 = 169.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.24x = 344.84 × 169.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.24x = 58,353.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,353.82/230.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.45

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