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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.08, 303.74 and 124.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.08, 303.74 and 124.28 is: 171.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.08 : 303.74 = 124.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.08/303.74 = 124.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.08x = 303.74 × 124.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.08x = 37,746.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,746.67/220.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.51

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