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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.16, 346.86 and 122.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.16, 346.86 and 122.94 is: 184.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.16 : 346.86 = 122.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.16/346.86 = 122.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.16x = 346.86 × 122.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.16x = 42,642.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,642.97/231.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.48

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