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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.03, 305.01 and 122.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.03, 305.01 and 122.77 is: 169.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.03 : 305.01 = 122.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.03/305.01 = 122.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.03x = 305.01 × 122.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.03x = 37,445.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,445.32/221.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.42

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