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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.29, 344.61 and 169.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.29, 344.61 and 169.27 is: 253.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.29 : 344.61 = 169.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.29/344.61 = 169.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.29x = 344.61 × 169.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.29x = 58,332.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,332.13/230.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.30

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