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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.77, 306.05 and 122.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.77, 306.05 and 122.20 is: 168.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.77 : 306.05 = 122.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.77/306.05 = 122.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.77x = 306.05 × 122.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.77x = 37,399.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,399.14/221.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.64

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