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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.89, 304.83 and 122.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.89, 304.83 and 122.65 is: 169.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.89 : 304.83 = 122.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.89/304.83 = 122.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.89x = 304.83 × 122.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.89x = 37,385.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,385.88/220.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.25

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