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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.45, 318.02 and 126.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.45, 318.02 and 126.95 is: 175.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.45 : 318.02 = 126.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.45/318.02 = 126.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.45x = 318.02 × 126.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.45x = 40,370.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,370.41/230.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.18

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