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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.17, 305.21 and 122.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.17, 305.21 and 122.92 is: 169.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.17 : 305.21 = 122.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.17/305.21 = 122.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.17x = 305.21 × 122.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.17x = 37,517.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,517.80/221.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.63

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