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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.36, 305.49 and 123.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.36, 305.49 and 123.14 is: 169.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.36 : 305.49 = 123.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.36/305.49 = 123.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.36x = 305.49 × 123.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.36x = 37,616.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,616.51/221.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.94

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