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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.43, 318 and 132.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.43, 318 and 132.17 is: 182.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.43 : 318 = 132.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.43/318 = 132.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.43x = 318 × 132.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.43x = 42,028.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,028.47/230.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.39

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