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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.86, 348.48 and 178.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.86, 348.48 and 178.62 is: 267.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.86 : 348.48 = 178.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.86/348.48 = 178.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.86x = 348.48 × 178.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.86x = 62,245.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,245.50/232.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.31

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