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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.48, 345.10 and 120.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.48, 345.10 and 120.56 is: 180.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.48 : 345.10 = 120.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.48/345.10 = 120.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.48x = 345.10 × 120.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.48x = 41,605.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,605.26/230.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.52

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