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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.06, 311.97 and 122.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.06, 311.97 and 122.56 is: 169.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.06 : 311.97 = 122.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.06/311.97 = 122.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.06x = 311.97 × 122.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.06x = 38,235.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,235.36/226.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.14

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