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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.17, 330.39 and 124.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.17, 330.39 and 124.05 is: 186.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.17 : 330.39 = 124.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.17/330.39 = 124.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.17x = 330.39 × 124.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.17x = 40,984.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,984.88/220.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.15

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