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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.42, 305.55 and 123.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.42, 305.55 and 123.19 is: 170.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.42 : 305.55 = 123.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.42/305.55 = 123.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.42x = 305.55 × 123.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.42x = 37,639.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,639.94/221.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.00

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