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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.53, 345.45 and 181.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.53, 345.45 and 181.89 is: 272.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.53 : 345.45 = 181.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.53/345.45 = 181.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.53x = 345.45 × 181.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.53x = 62,833.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,833.90/230.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.56

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