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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220, 303.57 and 121.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220, 303.57 and 121.75 is: 168.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220 : 303.57 = 121.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220/303.57 = 121.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220x = 303.57 × 121.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220x = 36,959.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,959.65/220
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.00

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