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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.49, 305.68 and 123.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.49, 305.68 and 123.28 is: 170.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.49 : 305.68 = 123.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.49/305.68 = 123.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.49x = 305.68 × 123.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.49x = 37,683.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,683.16/221.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.13

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