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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.18, 312.13 and 122.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.18, 312.13 and 122.68 is: 169.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.18 : 312.13 = 122.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.18/312.13 = 122.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.18x = 312.13 × 122.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.18x = 38,291.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,291.50/226.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.30

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