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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.14, 344.94 and 175.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.14, 344.94 and 175.87 is: 263.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.14 : 344.94 = 175.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.14/344.94 = 175.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.14x = 344.94 × 175.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.14x = 60,663.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,663.72/230.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.59

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