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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.70, 304.57 and 122.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.70, 304.57 and 122.45 is: 168.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.70 : 304.57 = 122.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.70/304.57 = 122.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.70x = 304.57 × 122.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.70x = 37,294.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,294.37/220.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.99

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