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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.05, 344.53 and 178.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.05, 344.53 and 178.28 is: 267.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.05 : 344.53 = 178.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.05/344.53 = 178.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.05x = 344.53 × 178.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.05x = 61,422.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,422.81/230.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.00

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