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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.19, 317.66 and 126.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.19, 317.66 and 126.69 is: 174.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.19 : 317.66 = 126.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.19/317.66 = 126.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.19x = 317.66 × 126.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.19x = 40,243.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,243.39/230.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.83

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