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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.66, 305.86 and 122.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.66, 305.86 and 122.07 is: 168.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.66 : 305.86 = 122.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.66/305.86 = 122.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.66x = 305.86 × 122.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.66x = 37,336.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,336.48/221.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.44

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