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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.54, 312.63 and 123.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.54, 312.63 and 123.04 is: 169.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.54 : 312.63 = 123.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.54/312.63 = 123.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.54x = 312.63 × 123.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.54x = 38,465.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,465.38/226.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.80

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