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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.02, 346.17 and 122.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.02, 346.17 and 122.78 is: 183.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.02 : 346.17 = 122.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.02/346.17 = 122.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.02x = 346.17 × 122.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.02x = 42,502.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,502.75/231.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.98

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