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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.14, 345.48 and 181.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.14, 345.48 and 181.54 is: 272.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.14 : 345.48 = 181.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.14/345.48 = 181.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.14x = 345.48 × 181.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.14x = 62,718.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,718.44/230.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.52

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