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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.26, 345.42 and 108.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.26, 345.42 and 108.55 is: 162.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.26 : 345.42 = 108.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.26/345.42 = 108.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.26x = 345.42 × 108.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.26x = 37,495.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,495.34/230.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.84

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