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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.43, 345.79 and 108.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.43, 345.79 and 108.71 is: 163.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.43 : 345.79 = 108.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.43/345.79 = 108.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.43x = 345.79 × 108.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.43x = 37,590.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,590.53/230.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.13

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