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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.45, 317.87 and 175.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.45, 317.87 and 175.16 is: 241.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.45 : 317.87 = 175.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.45/317.87 = 175.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.45x = 317.87 × 175.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.45x = 55,679.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,679.67/230.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.62

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