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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.69, 312.83 and 123.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.69, 312.83 and 123.19 is: 170.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.69 : 312.83 = 123.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.69/312.83 = 123.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.69x = 312.83 × 123.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.69x = 38,536.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,536.59/226.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.00

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