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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.49, 345.80 and 168.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.49, 345.80 and 168.26 is: 252.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.49 : 345.80 = 168.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.49/345.80 = 168.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.49x = 345.80 × 168.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.49x = 58,184.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,184.31/230.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.44

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