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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.72, 345.53 and 157.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.72, 345.53 and 157.55 is: 235.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.72 : 345.53 = 157.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.72/345.53 = 157.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.72x = 345.53 × 157.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.72x = 54,436.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,436.92/230.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.95

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