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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.74, 304.64 and 122.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.74, 304.64 and 122.53 is: 169.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.74 : 304.64 = 122.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.74/304.64 = 122.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.74x = 304.64 × 122.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.74x = 37,327.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,327.88/220.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.10

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