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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.38, 345.43 and 108.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.38, 345.43 and 108.72 is: 163.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.38 : 345.43 = 108.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.38/345.43 = 108.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.38x = 345.43 × 108.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.38x = 37,555.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,555.15/230.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.01

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