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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.63, 345.72 and 122.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.63, 345.72 and 122.48 is: 183.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.63 : 345.72 = 122.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.63/345.72 = 122.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.63x = 345.72 × 122.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.63x = 42,343.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,343.79/230.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.60

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