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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.26, 303.96 and 122.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.26, 303.96 and 122.01 is: 168.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.26 : 303.96 = 122.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.26/303.96 = 122.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.26x = 303.96 × 122.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.26x = 37,086.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,086.16/220.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.37

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