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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.30, 313.67 and 123.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.30, 313.67 and 123.80 is: 170.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.30 : 313.67 = 123.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.30/313.67 = 123.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.30x = 313.67 × 123.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.30x = 38,832.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,832.51/227.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.84

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