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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.71, 345.99 and 113.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.71, 345.99 and 113.50 is: 170.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.71 : 345.99 = 113.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.71/345.99 = 113.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.71x = 345.99 × 113.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.71x = 39,269.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,269.87/230.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.21

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