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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.62, 305.80 and 123.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.62, 305.80 and 123.37 is: 170.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.62 : 305.80 = 123.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.62/305.80 = 123.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.62x = 305.80 × 123.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.62x = 37,726.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,726.55/221.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.23

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