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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.40, 317.96 and 126.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.40, 317.96 and 126.90 is: 175.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.40 : 317.96 = 126.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.40/317.96 = 126.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.40x = 317.96 × 126.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.40x = 40,349.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,349.12/230.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.13

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