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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.93, 313.15 and 123.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.93, 313.15 and 123.43 is: 170.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.93 : 313.15 = 123.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.93/313.15 = 123.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.93x = 313.15 × 123.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.93x = 38,650.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,650.54/226.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.32

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