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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.77, 346.17 and 68.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.77, 346.17 and 68.44 is: 102.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.77 : 346.17 = 68.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.77/346.17 = 68.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.77x = 346.17 × 68.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.77x = 23,691.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,691.87/230.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.66

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