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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.16, 317.60 and 126.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.16, 317.60 and 126.64 is: 174.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.16 : 317.60 = 126.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.16/317.60 = 126.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.16x = 317.60 × 126.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.16x = 40,220.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,220.86/230.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.75

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