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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.94, 313.17 and 123.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.94, 313.17 and 123.44 is: 170.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.94 : 313.17 = 123.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.94/313.17 = 123.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.94x = 313.17 × 123.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.94x = 38,657.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,657.70/226.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.34

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