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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.72, 345.98 and 162.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.72, 345.98 and 162.08 is: 243.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.72 : 345.98 = 162.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.72/345.98 = 162.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.72x = 345.98 × 162.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.72x = 56,075.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,075.11/230.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.04

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