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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.06, 346.19 and 122.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.06, 346.19 and 122.52 is: 183.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.06 : 346.19 = 122.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.06/346.19 = 122.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.06x = 346.19 × 122.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.06x = 42,414.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,414.59/231.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.57

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