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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.85, 346.95 and 176.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.85, 346.95 and 176.18 is: 264.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.85 : 346.95 = 176.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.85/346.95 = 176.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.85x = 346.95 × 176.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.85x = 61,123.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,123.92/230.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.78

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