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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.47, 305.60 and 123.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.47, 305.60 and 123.23 is: 170.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.47 : 305.60 = 123.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.47/305.60 = 123.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.47x = 305.60 × 123.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.47x = 37,659.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,659.24/221.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.04

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