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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.62, 304.46 and 122.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.62, 304.46 and 122.39 is: 168.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.62 : 304.46 = 122.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.62/304.46 = 122.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.62x = 304.46 × 122.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.62x = 37,260.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,260.73/220.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.89

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