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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.70, 346.09 and 176.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.70, 346.09 and 176.97 is: 265.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.70 : 346.09 = 176.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.70/346.09 = 176.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.70x = 346.09 × 176.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.70x = 61,247.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,247.55/230.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.49

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