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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.85, 304.75 and 122.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.85, 304.75 and 122.61 is: 169.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.85 : 304.75 = 122.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.85/304.75 = 122.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.85x = 304.75 × 122.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.85x = 37,365.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,365.09/220.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.19

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