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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.27, 305.36 and 123.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.27, 305.36 and 123.03 is: 169.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.27 : 305.36 = 123.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.27/305.36 = 123.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.27x = 305.36 × 123.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.27x = 37,568.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,568.29/221.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.79

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