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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.55, 345.47 and 175.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.55, 345.47 and 175.62 is: 263.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.55 : 345.47 = 175.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.55/345.47 = 175.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.55x = 345.47 × 175.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.55x = 60,669.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,669.92/230.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.16

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