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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.55, 332.17 and 124.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.55, 332.17 and 124.07 is: 186.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.55 : 332.17 = 124.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.55/332.17 = 124.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.55x = 332.17 × 124.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.55x = 41,211.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,211.61/221.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.02

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