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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.41, 304.17 and 122.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.41, 304.17 and 122.19 is: 168.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.41 : 304.17 = 122.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.41/304.17 = 122.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.41x = 304.17 × 122.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.41x = 37,166.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,166.53/220.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.62

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