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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.70, 345.36 and 172.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.70, 345.36 and 172.80 is: 258.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.70 : 345.36 = 172.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.70/345.36 = 172.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.70x = 345.36 × 172.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.70x = 59,678.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,678.21/230.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.68

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