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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.85, 346.28 and 176.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.85, 346.28 and 176.99 is: 265.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.85 : 346.28 = 176.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.85/346.28 = 176.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.85x = 346.28 × 176.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.85x = 61,285.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,285.48/230.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.48

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