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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.91, 304.86 and 122.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.91, 304.86 and 122.66 is: 169.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.91 : 304.86 = 122.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.91/304.86 = 122.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.91x = 304.86 × 122.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.91x = 37,394.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,394.13/220.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.27

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