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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.26, 313.60 and 123.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.26, 313.60 and 123.76 is: 170.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.26 : 313.60 = 123.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.26/313.60 = 123.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.26x = 313.60 × 123.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.26x = 38,811.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,811.14/227.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.78

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