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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.85, 345.46 and 179.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.85, 345.46 and 179.16 is: 268.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.85 : 345.46 = 179.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.85/345.46 = 179.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.85x = 345.46 × 179.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.85x = 61,892.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,892.17/230.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.11

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