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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.17, 344.93 and 178.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.17, 344.93 and 178.57 is: 267.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.17 : 344.93 = 178.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.17/344.93 = 178.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.17x = 344.93 × 178.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.17x = 61,593.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,593.26/230.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.60

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