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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.73, 305.99 and 123.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.73, 305.99 and 123.48 is: 170.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.73 : 305.99 = 123.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.73/305.99 = 123.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.73x = 305.99 × 123.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.73x = 37,783.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,783.49/221.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.41

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