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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.25, 317.77 and 126.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.25, 317.77 and 126.77 is: 174.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.25 : 317.77 = 126.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.25/317.77 = 126.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.25x = 317.77 × 126.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.25x = 40,283.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,283.70/230.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.96

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