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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.62, 345.57 and 179.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.62, 345.57 and 179.40 is: 268.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.62 : 345.57 = 179.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.62/345.57 = 179.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.62x = 345.57 × 179.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.62x = 61,995.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,995.26/230.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.82

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