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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.98, 318.74 and 132.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.98, 318.74 and 132.74 is: 183.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.98 : 318.74 = 132.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.98/318.74 = 132.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.98x = 318.74 × 132.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.98x = 42,309.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,309.55/230.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.17

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