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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.66, 314.16 and 124.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.66, 314.16 and 124.16 is: 171.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.66 : 314.16 = 124.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.66/314.16 = 124.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.66x = 314.16 × 124.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.66x = 39,004.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,004.53/227.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.33

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