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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.73, 345.85 and 175.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.73, 345.85 and 175.73 is: 263.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.73 : 345.85 = 175.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.73/345.85 = 175.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.73x = 345.85 × 175.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.73x = 60,776.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,776.22/230.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.41

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