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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.12, 344.75 and 178.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.12, 344.75 and 178.59 is: 267.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.12 : 344.75 = 178.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.12/344.75 = 178.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.12x = 344.75 × 178.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.12x = 61,568.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,568.01/230.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.55

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