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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.70, 318.48 and 178.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.70, 318.48 and 178.12 is: 245.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.70 : 318.48 = 178.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.70/318.48 = 178.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.70x = 318.48 × 178.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.70x = 56,727.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,727.66/230.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.89

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