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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.72, 332.57 and 124.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.72, 332.57 and 124.36 is: 186.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.72 : 332.57 = 124.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.72/332.57 = 124.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.72x = 332.57 × 124.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.72x = 41,357.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,357.88/221.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.54

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