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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.01, 344.79 and 121.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.01, 344.79 and 121.70 is: 182.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.01 : 344.79 = 121.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.01/344.79 = 121.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.01x = 344.79 × 121.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.01x = 41,960.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,960.94/230.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.43

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