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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.25, 345.21 and 114.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.25, 345.21 and 114.66 is: 171.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.25 : 345.21 = 114.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.25/345.21 = 114.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.25x = 345.21 × 114.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.25x = 39,581.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,581.78/230.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.91

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