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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.62, 345.14 and 176.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.62, 345.14 and 176.20 is: 263.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.62 : 345.14 = 176.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.62/345.14 = 176.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.62x = 345.14 × 176.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.62x = 60,813.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,813.67/230.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.70

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