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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.77, 346.43 and 179.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.77, 346.43 and 179.33 is: 269.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.77 : 346.43 = 179.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.77/346.43 = 179.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.77x = 346.43 × 179.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.77x = 62,126.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,126.61/230.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.22

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