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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.61, 345.72 and 169.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.61, 345.72 and 169.86 is: 254.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.61 : 345.72 = 169.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.61/345.72 = 169.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.61x = 345.72 × 169.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.61x = 58,724.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,724.00/230.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.65

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