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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.60, 346.26 and 176.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.60, 346.26 and 176.60 is: 265.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.60 : 346.26 = 176.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.60/346.26 = 176.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.60x = 346.26 × 176.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.60x = 61,149.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,149.52/230.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.18

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