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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.85, 346.58 and 179.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.85, 346.58 and 179.82 is: 269.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.85 : 346.58 = 179.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.85/346.58 = 179.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.85x = 346.58 × 179.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.85x = 62,321.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,321.79/230.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.97

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