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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.28, 344.88 and 169.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.28, 344.88 and 169.14 is: 253.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.28 : 344.88 = 169.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.28/344.88 = 169.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.28x = 344.88 × 169.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.28x = 58,333.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,333.00/230.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.31

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