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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.99, 319.14 and 176.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.99, 319.14 and 176.04 is: 243.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.99 : 319.14 = 176.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.99/319.14 = 176.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.99x = 319.14 × 176.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.99x = 56,181.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,181.41/230.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.23

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