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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.84, 346.10 and 115.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.84, 346.10 and 115.12 is: 172.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.84 : 346.10 = 115.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.84/346.10 = 115.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.84x = 346.10 × 115.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.84x = 39,843.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,843.03/230.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.60

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