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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.42, 305.54 and 123.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.42, 305.54 and 123.18 is: 169.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.42 : 305.54 = 123.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.42/305.54 = 123.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.42x = 305.54 × 123.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.42x = 37,636.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,636.42/221.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.98

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