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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.74, 345.89 and 122.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.74, 345.89 and 122.54 is: 183.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.74 : 345.89 = 122.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.74/345.89 = 122.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.74x = 345.89 × 122.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.74x = 42,385.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,385.36/230.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.69

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