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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.79, 304.68 and 122.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.79, 304.68 and 122.55 is: 169.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.79 : 304.68 = 122.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.79/304.68 = 122.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.79x = 304.68 × 122.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.79x = 37,338.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,338.53/220.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.12

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