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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.82, 345.90 and 169.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.82, 345.90 and 169.47 is: 253.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.82 : 345.90 = 169.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.82/345.90 = 169.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.82x = 345.90 × 169.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.82x = 58,619.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,619.67/230.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.96

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