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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.19, 316.94 and 180.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.19, 316.94 and 180.60 is: 248.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.19 : 316.94 = 180.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.19/316.94 = 180.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.19x = 316.94 × 180.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.19x = 57,238.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,238.46/230.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.66

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