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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.96, 314.58 and 124.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.96, 314.58 and 124.46 is: 171.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.96 : 314.58 = 124.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.96/314.58 = 124.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.96x = 314.58 × 124.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.96x = 39,150.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,150.43/227.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.75

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