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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.80, 346.04 and 121.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.80, 346.04 and 121.24 is: 181.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.80 : 346.04 = 121.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.80/346.04 = 121.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.80x = 346.04 × 121.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.80x = 41,953.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,953.89/230.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.78

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