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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.81, 318.77 and 178.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.81, 318.77 and 178.98 is: 247.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.81 : 318.77 = 178.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.81/318.77 = 178.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.81x = 318.77 × 178.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.81x = 57,051.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,051.86/230.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.19

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