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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.43, 346.04 and 161.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.43, 346.04 and 161.29 is: 242.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.43 : 346.04 = 161.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.43/346.04 = 161.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.43x = 346.04 × 161.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.43x = 55,812.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,812.79/230.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.21

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