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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.92, 346.10 and 115.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.92, 346.10 and 115.20 is: 172.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.92 : 346.10 = 115.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.92/346.10 = 115.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.92x = 346.10 × 115.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.92x = 39,870.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,870.72/230.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.66

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