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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.76, 346.14 and 122.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.76, 346.14 and 122.49 is: 183.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.76 : 346.14 = 122.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.76/346.14 = 122.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.76x = 346.14 × 122.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.76x = 42,398.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,398.69/230.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.74

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