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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.10, 303.75 and 124.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.10, 303.75 and 124.29 is: 171.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.10 : 303.75 = 124.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.10/303.75 = 124.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.10x = 303.75 × 124.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.10x = 37,753.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,753.09/220.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.53

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