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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.45, 305.62 and 123.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.45, 305.62 and 123.21 is: 170.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.45 : 305.62 = 123.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.45/305.62 = 123.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.45x = 305.62 × 123.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.45x = 37,655.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,655.13/221.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.04

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