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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.90, 346.14 and 169.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.90, 346.14 and 169.95 is: 254.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.90 : 346.14 = 169.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.90/346.14 = 169.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.90x = 346.14 × 169.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.90x = 58,826.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,826.49/230.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.77

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