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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.82, 304.74 and 122.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.82, 304.74 and 122.59 is: 169.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.82 : 304.74 = 122.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.82/304.74 = 122.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.82x = 304.74 × 122.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.82x = 37,357.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,357.77/220.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.17

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