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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.44, 304.18 and 122.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.44, 304.18 and 122.18 is: 168.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.44 : 304.18 = 122.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.44/304.18 = 122.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.44x = 304.18 × 122.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.44x = 37,164.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,164.10/220.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.59

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