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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.10, 305.09 and 122.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.10, 305.09 and 122.85 is: 169.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.10 : 305.09 = 122.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.10/305.09 = 122.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.10x = 305.09 × 122.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.10x = 37,480.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,480.31/221.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.52

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