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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.83, 304.74 and 122.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.83, 304.74 and 122.58 is: 169.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.83 : 304.74 = 122.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.83/304.74 = 122.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.83x = 304.74 × 122.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.83x = 37,355.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,355.03/220.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.16

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