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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.61, 345.81 and 115.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.61, 345.81 and 115.05 is: 172.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.61 : 345.81 = 115.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.61/345.81 = 115.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.61x = 345.81 × 115.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.61x = 39,785.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,785.44/230.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.52

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