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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.23, 305.30 and 123.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.23, 305.30 and 123.00 is: 169.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.23 : 305.30 = 123.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.23/305.30 = 123.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.23x = 305.30 × 123.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.23x = 37,552.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,552.43/221.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.75

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