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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.06, 313.35 and 123.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.06, 313.35 and 123.56 is: 170.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.06 : 313.35 = 123.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.06/313.35 = 123.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.06x = 313.35 × 123.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.06x = 38,717.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,717.85/227.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.52

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