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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.61, 318.51 and 175.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.61, 318.51 and 175.25 is: 242.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.61 : 318.51 = 175.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.61/318.51 = 175.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.61x = 318.51 × 175.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.61x = 55,818.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,818.88/230.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.05

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