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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.34, 305.44 and 123.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.34, 305.44 and 123.08 is: 169.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.34 : 305.44 = 123.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.34/305.44 = 123.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.34x = 305.44 × 123.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.34x = 37,593.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,593.56/221.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.85

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