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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.23, 305.29 and 122.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.23, 305.29 and 122.98 is: 169.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.23 : 305.29 = 122.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.23/305.29 = 122.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.23x = 305.29 × 122.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.23x = 37,545.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,545.33/221.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.72

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