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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.71, 318.37 and 132.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.71, 318.37 and 132.46 is: 182.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.71 : 318.37 = 132.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.71/318.37 = 132.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.71x = 318.37 × 132.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.71x = 42,171.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,171.29/230.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.79

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