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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.40, 345.12 and 169.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.40, 345.12 and 169.60 is: 254.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.40 : 345.12 = 169.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.40/345.12 = 169.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.40x = 345.12 × 169.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.40x = 58,532.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,532.35/230.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.05

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