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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.64, 305.88 and 123.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.64, 305.88 and 123.40 is: 170.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.64 : 305.88 = 123.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.64/305.88 = 123.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.64x = 305.88 × 123.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.64x = 37,744.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,744.65/221.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.30

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