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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.85, 346.40 and 179.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.85, 346.40 and 179.59 is: 269.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.85 : 346.40 = 179.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.85/346.40 = 179.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.85x = 346.40 × 179.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.85x = 62,209.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,209.08/230.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.48

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