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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229.89, 344.63 and 178.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229.89, 344.63 and 178.46 is: 267.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229.89 : 344.63 = 178.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229.89/344.63 = 178.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229.89x = 344.63 × 178.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229.89x = 61,501.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,501.39/229.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.53

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