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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.44, 305.59 and 121.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.44, 305.59 and 121.86 is: 168.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.44 : 305.59 = 121.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.44/305.59 = 121.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.44x = 305.59 × 121.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.44x = 37,237.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,237.06/221.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.16

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