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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.96, 304.91 and 122.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.96, 304.91 and 122.71 is: 169.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.96 : 304.91 = 122.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.96/304.91 = 122.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.96x = 304.91 × 122.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.96x = 37,415.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,415.51/220.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.33

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