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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.82, 318.53 and 127.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.82, 318.53 and 127.32 is: 175.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.82 : 318.53 = 127.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.82/318.53 = 127.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.82x = 318.53 × 127.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.82x = 40,555.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,555.24/230.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.70

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