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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.72, 318.76 and 175.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.72, 318.76 and 175.68 is: 242.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.72 : 318.76 = 175.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.72/318.76 = 175.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.72x = 318.76 × 175.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.72x = 55,999.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,999.76/230.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.72

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