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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.91, 345.30 and 169.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.91, 345.30 and 169.41 is: 253.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.91 : 345.30 = 169.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.91/345.30 = 169.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.91x = 345.30 × 169.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.91x = 58,497.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,497.27/230.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.33

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