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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.73, 312.89 and 123.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.73, 312.89 and 123.23 is: 170.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.73 : 312.89 = 123.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.73/312.89 = 123.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.73x = 312.89 × 123.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.73x = 38,557.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,557.43/226.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.06

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