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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.69, 345.53 and 169.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.69, 345.53 and 169.13 is: 253.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.69 : 345.53 = 169.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.69/345.53 = 169.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.69x = 345.53 × 169.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.69x = 58,440.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,440.78/230.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.33

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