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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.68, 345.60 and 182.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.68, 345.60 and 182.56 is: 273.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.68 : 345.60 = 182.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.68/345.60 = 182.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.68x = 345.60 × 182.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.68x = 63,092.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,092.74/230.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.51

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