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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.47, 318.05 and 126.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.47, 318.05 and 126.97 is: 175.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.47 : 318.05 = 126.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.47/318.05 = 126.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.47x = 318.05 × 126.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.47x = 40,382.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,382.09/230.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.22

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