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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.26, 317.76 and 126.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.26, 317.76 and 126.76 is: 174.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.26 : 317.76 = 126.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.26/317.76 = 126.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.26x = 317.76 × 126.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.26x = 40,279.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,279.26/230.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.93

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