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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.36, 305.43 and 123.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.36, 305.43 and 123.08 is: 169.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.36 : 305.43 = 123.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.36/305.43 = 123.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.36x = 305.43 × 123.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.36x = 37,590.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,590.80/221.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.82

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