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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.37, 317.87 and 130.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.37, 317.87 and 130.79 is: 180.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.37 : 317.87 = 130.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.37/317.87 = 130.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.37x = 317.87 × 130.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.37x = 41,574.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,574.22/230.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.47

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