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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.77, 318.36 and 178.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.77, 318.36 and 178.33 is: 246.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.77 : 318.36 = 178.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.77/318.36 = 178.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.77x = 318.36 × 178.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.77x = 56,773.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,773.14/230.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.02

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