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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.81, 306.08 and 123.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.81, 306.08 and 123.55 is: 170.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.81 : 306.08 = 123.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.81/306.08 = 123.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.81x = 306.08 × 123.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.81x = 37,816.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,816.13/221.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.49

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