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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.41, 305.54 and 123.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.41, 305.54 and 123.16 is: 169.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.41 : 305.54 = 123.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.41/305.54 = 123.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.41x = 305.54 × 123.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.41x = 37,630.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,630.31/221.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.96

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