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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.13, 313.43 and 123.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.13, 313.43 and 123.63 is: 170.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.13 : 313.43 = 123.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.13/313.43 = 123.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.13x = 313.43 × 123.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.13x = 38,749.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,749.35/227.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.60

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