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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.76, 345.71 and 115.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.76, 345.71 and 115.07 is: 172.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.76 : 345.71 = 115.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.76/345.71 = 115.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.76x = 345.71 × 115.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.76x = 39,782.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,782.73/230.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.40

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