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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.42, 344.97 and 168.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.42, 344.97 and 168.78 is: 252.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.42 : 344.97 = 168.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.42/344.97 = 168.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.42x = 344.97 × 168.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.42x = 58,224.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,224.04/230.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.69

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