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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.89, 345.72 and 169.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.89, 345.72 and 169.33 is: 253.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.89 : 345.72 = 169.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.89/345.72 = 169.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.89x = 345.72 × 169.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.89x = 58,539.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,539.04/230.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.54

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