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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.55, 330.53 and 123.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.55, 330.53 and 123.10 is: 184.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.55 : 330.53 = 123.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.55/330.53 = 123.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.55x = 330.53 × 123.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.55x = 40,685.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,685.97/220.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.48

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