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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.79, 346.07 and 115.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.79, 346.07 and 115.10 is: 172.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.79 : 346.07 = 115.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.79/346.07 = 115.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.79x = 346.07 × 115.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.79x = 39,832.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,832.66/230.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.59

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