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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.54, 345.82 and 113.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.54, 345.82 and 113.52 is: 170.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.54 : 345.82 = 113.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.54/345.82 = 113.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.54x = 345.82 × 113.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.54x = 39,257.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,257.49/230.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.28

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