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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230, 317.40 and 126.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230, 317.40 and 126.52 is: 174.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230 : 317.40 = 126.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230/317.40 = 126.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230x = 317.40 × 126.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230x = 40,157.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,157.45/230
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.60

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