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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.81, 304.71 and 122.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.81, 304.71 and 122.57 is: 169.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.81 : 304.71 = 122.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.81/304.71 = 122.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.81x = 304.71 × 122.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.81x = 37,348.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,348.30/220.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.14

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