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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.38, 345.39 and 161.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.38, 345.39 and 161.70 is: 242.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.38 : 345.39 = 161.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.38/345.39 = 161.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.38x = 345.39 × 161.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.38x = 55,849.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,849.56/230.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.42

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