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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.82, 345.57 and 176.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.82, 345.57 and 176.82 is: 264.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.82 : 345.57 = 176.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.82/345.57 = 176.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.82x = 345.57 × 176.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.82x = 61,103.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,103.69/230.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.72

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