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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.46, 305.61 and 123.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.46, 305.61 and 123.21 is: 170.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.46 : 305.61 = 123.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.46/305.61 = 123.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.46x = 305.61 × 123.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.46x = 37,654.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,654.21/221.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.03

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