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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.05, 330.08 and 123.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.05, 330.08 and 123.17 is: 184.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.05 : 330.08 = 123.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.05/330.08 = 123.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.05x = 330.08 × 123.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.05x = 40,656.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,656.83/220.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.76

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