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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.73, 304.59 and 122.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.73, 304.59 and 122.48 is: 169.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.73 : 304.59 = 122.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.73/304.59 = 122.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.73x = 304.59 × 122.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.73x = 37,306.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,306.26/220.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.02

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