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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.60, 345.90 and 179.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.60, 345.90 and 179.40 is: 269.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.60 : 345.90 = 179.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.60/345.90 = 179.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.60x = 345.90 × 179.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.60x = 62,054.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,054.46/230.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.10

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