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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.63, 318.42 and 178.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.63, 318.42 and 178.08 is: 245.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.63 : 318.42 = 178.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.63/318.42 = 178.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.63x = 318.42 × 178.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.63x = 56,704.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,704.23/230.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.87

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