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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.19, 346.51 and 122.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.19, 346.51 and 122.79 is: 184.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.19 : 346.51 = 122.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.19/346.51 = 122.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.19x = 346.51 × 122.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.19x = 42,547.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,547.96/231.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.04

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