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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.79, 345.86 and 179.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.79, 345.86 and 179.20 is: 268.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.79 : 345.86 = 179.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.79/345.86 = 179.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.79x = 345.86 × 179.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.79x = 61,977.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,977.70/230.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.55

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