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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.20, 344.69 and 121.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.20, 344.69 and 121.66 is: 182.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.20 : 344.69 = 121.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.20/344.69 = 121.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.20x = 344.69 × 121.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.20x = 41,934.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,934.99/230.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.17

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