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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.86, 346.20 and 158.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.86, 346.20 and 158.74 is: 238.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.86 : 346.20 = 158.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.86/346.20 = 158.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.86x = 346.20 × 158.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.86x = 54,955.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,955.79/230.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.05

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