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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.64, 345.77 and 168.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.64, 345.77 and 168.09 is: 252.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.64 : 345.77 = 168.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.64/345.77 = 168.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.64x = 345.77 × 168.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.64x = 58,120.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,120.48/230.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.00

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