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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.14, 345.03 and 175.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.14, 345.03 and 175.42 is: 262.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.14 : 345.03 = 175.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.14/345.03 = 175.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.14x = 345.03 × 175.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.14x = 60,525.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,525.16/230.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.99

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