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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.09, 344.63 and 178.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.09, 344.63 and 178.33 is: 267.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.09 : 344.63 = 178.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.09/344.63 = 178.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.09x = 344.63 × 178.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.09x = 61,456.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,456.63/230.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.10

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