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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.75, 346.23 and 158.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.75, 346.23 and 158.73 is: 238.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.75 : 346.23 = 158.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.75/346.23 = 158.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.75x = 346.23 × 158.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.75x = 54,957.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,957.09/230.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.16

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