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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.75, 345.66 and 179.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.75, 345.66 and 179.11 is: 268.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.75 : 345.66 = 179.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.75/345.66 = 179.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.75x = 345.66 × 179.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.75x = 61,908.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,908.54/230.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.30

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