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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.08, 313.37 and 123.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.08, 313.37 and 123.58 is: 170.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.08 : 313.37 = 123.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.08/313.37 = 123.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.08x = 313.37 × 123.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.08x = 38,726.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,726.26/227.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.54

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