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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.76, 318.30 and 178.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.76, 318.30 and 178.22 is: 245.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.76 : 318.30 = 178.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.76/318.30 = 178.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.76x = 318.30 × 178.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.76x = 56,727.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,727.43/230.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.83

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