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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.78, 306.02 and 123.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.78, 306.02 and 123.53 is: 170.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.78 : 306.02 = 123.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.78/306.02 = 123.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.78x = 306.02 × 123.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.78x = 37,800.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,800.50/221.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.45

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