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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.67, 314.19 and 124.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.67, 314.19 and 124.17 is: 171.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.67 : 314.19 = 124.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.67/314.19 = 124.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.67x = 314.19 × 124.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.67x = 39,012.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,012.97/227.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.36

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