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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.40, 304.18 and 122.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.40, 304.18 and 122.16 is: 168.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.40 : 304.18 = 122.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.40/304.18 = 122.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.40x = 304.18 × 122.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.40x = 37,158.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,158.63/220.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.60

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