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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.80, 345.69 and 169.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.80, 345.69 and 169.75 is: 254.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.80 : 345.69 = 169.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.80/345.69 = 169.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.80x = 345.69 × 169.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.80x = 58,680.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,680.88/230.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.25

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