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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.43, 304.20 and 122.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.43, 304.20 and 122.20 is: 168.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.43 : 304.20 = 122.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.43/304.20 = 122.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.43x = 304.20 × 122.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.43x = 37,171.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,171.11/220.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.63

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