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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.71, 345.35 and 122.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.71, 345.35 and 122.17 is: 182.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.71 : 345.35 = 122.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.71/345.35 = 122.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.71x = 345.35 × 122.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.71x = 42,190.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,190.80/230.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.87

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