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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.61, 346.05 and 122.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.61, 346.05 and 122.61 is: 183.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.61 : 346.05 = 122.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.61/346.05 = 122.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.61x = 346.05 × 122.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.61x = 42,429.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,429.19/230.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.99

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