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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.52, 345.42 and 176.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.52, 345.42 and 176.52 is: 264.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.52 : 345.42 = 176.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.52/345.42 = 176.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.52x = 345.42 × 176.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.52x = 60,973.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,973.54/230.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.50

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