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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.85, 345.47 and 157.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.85, 345.47 and 157.73 is: 236.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.85 : 345.47 = 157.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.85/345.47 = 157.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.85x = 345.47 × 157.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.85x = 54,491.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,491.06/230.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.05

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