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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.70, 318.39 and 132.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.70, 318.39 and 132.46 is: 182.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.70 : 318.39 = 132.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.70/318.39 = 132.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.70x = 318.39 × 132.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.70x = 42,173.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,173.94/230.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.81

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