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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.05, 346.01 and 179.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.05, 346.01 and 179.78 is: 269.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.05 : 346.01 = 179.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.05/346.01 = 179.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.05x = 346.01 × 179.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.05x = 62,203.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,203.05/231.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.22

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