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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.04, 317.62 and 183.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.04, 317.62 and 183.67 is: 253.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.04 : 317.62 = 183.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.04/317.62 = 183.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.04x = 317.62 × 183.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.04x = 58,336.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,336.70/230.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.59

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