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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.54, 304.35 and 122.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.54, 304.35 and 122.29 is: 168.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.54 : 304.35 = 122.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.54/304.35 = 122.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.54x = 304.35 × 122.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.54x = 37,218.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,218.96/220.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.76

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