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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.77, 304.63 and 122.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.77, 304.63 and 122.52 is: 169.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.77 : 304.63 = 122.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.77/304.63 = 122.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.77x = 304.63 × 122.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.77x = 37,324.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,324.10/220.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.06

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