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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.37, 317.91 and 125.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.37, 317.91 and 125.46 is: 173.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.37 : 317.91 = 125.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.37/317.91 = 125.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.37x = 317.91 × 125.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.37x = 39,884.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,884.92/230.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.14

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