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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.22, 305.28 and 123

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.22, 305.28 and 123 is: 169.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.22 : 305.28 = 123 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.22/305.28 = 123/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.22x = 305.28 × 123
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.22x = 37,549.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,549.44/221.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.74

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