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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.25, 317.76 and 126.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.25, 317.76 and 126.75 is: 174.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.25 : 317.76 = 126.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.25/317.76 = 126.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.25x = 317.76 × 126.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.25x = 40,276.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,276.08/230.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.92

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