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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.29, 303.99 and 122.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.29, 303.99 and 122.04 is: 168.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.29 : 303.99 = 122.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.29/303.99 = 122.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.29x = 303.99 × 122.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.29x = 37,098.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,098.94/220.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.41

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