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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.70, 312.84 and 123.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.70, 312.84 and 123.20 is: 170.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.70 : 312.84 = 123.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.70/312.84 = 123.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.70x = 312.84 × 123.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.70x = 38,541.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,541.89/226.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.01

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