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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.03, 313.31 and 123.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.03, 313.31 and 123.53 is: 170.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.03 : 313.31 = 123.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.03/313.31 = 123.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.03x = 313.31 × 123.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.03x = 38,702.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,702.57/227.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.47

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