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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.55, 345.53 and 166.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.55, 345.53 and 166.35 is: 249.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.55 : 345.53 = 166.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.55/345.53 = 166.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.55x = 345.53 × 166.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.55x = 57,478.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,478.08/230.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.31

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