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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.16, 344.40 and 181.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.16, 344.40 and 181.68 is: 271.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.16 : 344.40 = 181.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.16/344.40 = 181.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.16x = 344.40 × 181.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.16x = 62,570.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,570.59/230.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.86

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