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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.74, 306.02 and 123.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.74, 306.02 and 123.52 is: 170.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.74 : 306.02 = 123.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.74/306.02 = 123.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.74x = 306.02 × 123.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.74x = 37,799.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,799.59/221.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.47

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