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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.63, 304.48 and 122.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.63, 304.48 and 122.39 is: 168.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.63 : 304.48 = 122.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.63/304.48 = 122.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.63x = 304.48 × 122.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.63x = 37,264.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,264.76/220.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.90

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