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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.84, 306.13 and 122.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.84, 306.13 and 122.25 is: 168.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.84 : 306.13 = 122.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.84/306.13 = 122.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.84x = 306.13 × 122.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.84x = 37,425.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,425.69/221.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.70

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