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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.85, 345.87 and 169.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.85, 345.87 and 169.83 is: 254.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.85 : 345.87 = 169.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.85/345.87 = 169.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.85x = 345.87 × 169.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.85x = 58,739.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,739.10/230.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.45

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