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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.31, 305.40 and 123.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.31, 305.40 and 123.06 is: 169.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.31 : 305.40 = 123.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.31/305.40 = 123.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.31x = 305.40 × 123.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.31x = 37,582.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,582.52/221.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.82

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