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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.43, 345.66 and 182.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.43, 345.66 and 182.37 is: 273.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.43 : 345.66 = 182.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.43/345.66 = 182.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.43x = 345.66 × 182.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.43x = 63,038.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,038.01/230.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.57

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