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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.53, 313.99 and 124.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.53, 313.99 and 124.03 is: 171.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.53 : 313.99 = 124.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.53/313.99 = 124.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.53x = 313.99 × 124.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.53x = 38,944.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,944.96/227.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.16

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