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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.96, 347.72 and 179.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.96, 347.72 and 179.88 is: 270.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.96 : 347.72 = 179.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.96/347.72 = 179.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.96x = 347.72 × 179.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.96x = 62,547.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,547.87/230.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.82

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