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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.66, 305.89 and 123.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.66, 305.89 and 123.44 is: 170.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.66 : 305.89 = 123.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.66/305.89 = 123.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.66x = 305.89 × 123.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.66x = 37,757.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,757.53/221.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.34

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