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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.26, 345.50 and 108.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.26, 345.50 and 108.54 is: 162.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.26 : 345.50 = 108.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.26/345.50 = 108.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.26x = 345.50 × 108.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.26x = 37,500.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,500.57/230.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.86

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