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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.41, 344.55 and 168.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.41, 344.55 and 168.91 is: 252.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.41 : 344.55 = 168.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.41/344.55 = 168.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.41x = 344.55 × 168.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.41x = 58,197.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,197.94/230.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.58

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