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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.48, 317.88 and 177.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.48, 317.88 and 177.95 is: 245.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.48 : 317.88 = 177.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.48/317.88 = 177.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.48x = 317.88 × 177.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.48x = 56,565.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,565.16/230.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.43

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