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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.93, 318.69 and 127.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.93, 318.69 and 127.43 is: 175.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.93 : 318.69 = 127.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.93/318.69 = 127.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.93x = 318.69 × 127.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.93x = 40,609.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,609.79/230.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.85

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