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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.60, 346.13 and 179.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.60, 346.13 and 179.80 is: 269.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.60 : 346.13 = 179.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.60/346.13 = 179.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.60x = 346.13 × 179.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.60x = 62,234.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,234.17/230.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.88

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