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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.77, 305.97 and 123.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.77, 305.97 and 123.51 is: 170.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.77 : 305.97 = 123.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.77/305.97 = 123.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.77x = 305.97 × 123.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.77x = 37,789.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,789.32/221.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.40

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