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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.73, 318.78 and 184.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.73, 318.78 and 184.56 is: 254.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.73 : 318.78 = 184.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.73/318.78 = 184.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.73x = 318.78 × 184.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.73x = 58,834.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,834.04/230.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.99

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