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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.21, 305.24 and 122.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.21, 305.24 and 122.94 is: 169.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.21 : 305.24 = 122.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.21/305.24 = 122.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.21x = 305.24 × 122.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.21x = 37,525.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,525.59/221.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.64

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