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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.44, 345.42 and 108.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.44, 345.42 and 108.78 is: 163.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.44 : 345.42 = 108.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.44/345.42 = 108.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.44x = 345.42 × 108.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.44x = 37,574.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,574.79/230.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.06

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