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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.75, 345.48 and 176.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.75, 345.48 and 176.39 is: 264.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.75 : 345.48 = 176.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.75/345.48 = 176.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.75x = 345.48 × 176.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.75x = 60,937.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,937.49/230.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.09

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