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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.52, 312.59 and 123.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.52, 312.59 and 123.02 is: 169.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.52 : 312.59 = 123.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.52/312.59 = 123.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.52x = 312.59 × 123.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.52x = 38,453.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,453.26/226.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.76

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