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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.64, 305.85 and 122.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.64, 305.85 and 122.06 is: 168.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.64 : 305.85 = 122.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.64/305.85 = 122.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.64x = 305.85 × 122.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.64x = 37,330.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,330.87/221.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.43

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