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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.58, 318.17 and 130.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.58, 318.17 and 130.96 is: 180.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.58 : 318.17 = 130.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.58/318.17 = 130.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.58x = 318.17 × 130.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.58x = 41,667.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,667.37/230.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.71

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