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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.69, 331.85 and 122.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.69, 331.85 and 122.73 is: 183.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.69 : 331.85 = 122.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.69/331.85 = 122.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.69x = 331.85 × 122.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.69x = 40,727.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,727.01/221.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.71

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