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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.84, 346.08 and 169.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.84, 346.08 and 169.64 is: 254.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.84 : 346.08 = 169.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.84/346.08 = 169.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.84x = 346.08 × 169.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.84x = 58,709.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,709.01/230.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.33

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