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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.93, 346.08 and 179.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.93, 346.08 and 179.63 is: 269.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.93 : 346.08 = 179.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.93/346.08 = 179.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.93x = 346.08 × 179.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.93x = 62,166.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,166.35/230.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.20

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