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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.53, 305.74 and 123.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.53, 305.74 and 123.31 is: 170.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.53 : 305.74 = 123.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.53/305.74 = 123.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.53x = 305.74 × 123.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.53x = 37,700.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,700.80/221.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.19

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