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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.78, 347.76 and 123.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.78, 347.76 and 123.60 is: 185.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.78 : 347.76 = 123.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.78/347.76 = 123.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.78x = 347.76 × 123.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.78x = 42,983.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,983.14/231.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.45

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