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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.82, 345.54 and 161.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.82, 345.54 and 161.94 is: 242.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.82 : 345.54 = 161.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.82/345.54 = 161.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.82x = 345.54 × 161.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.82x = 55,956.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,956.75/230.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.43

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