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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.46, 318.05 and 126.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.46, 318.05 and 126.96 is: 175.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.46 : 318.05 = 126.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.46/318.05 = 126.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.46x = 318.05 × 126.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.46x = 40,378.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,378.99/230.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.21

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