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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.28, 305.35 and 123.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.28, 305.35 and 123.03 is: 169.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.28 : 305.35 = 123.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.28/305.35 = 123.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.28x = 305.35 × 123.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.28x = 37,567.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,567.21/221.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.77

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