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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.17, 317.63 and 125.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.17, 317.63 and 125.26 is: 172.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.17 : 317.63 = 125.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.17/317.63 = 125.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.17x = 317.63 × 125.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.17x = 39,786.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,786.09/230.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.86

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