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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.94, 345.96 and 169.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.94, 345.96 and 169.98 is: 254.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.94 : 345.96 = 169.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.94/345.96 = 169.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.94x = 345.96 × 169.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.94x = 58,806.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,806.28/230.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.64

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