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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.36, 304.10 and 122.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.36, 304.10 and 122.12 is: 168.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.36 : 304.10 = 122.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.36/304.10 = 122.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.36x = 304.10 × 122.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.36x = 37,136.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,136.69/220.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.53

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