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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.90, 306.23 and 123.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.90, 306.23 and 123.66 is: 170.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.90 : 306.23 = 123.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.90/306.23 = 123.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.90x = 306.23 × 123.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.90x = 37,867.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,867.78/221.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.66

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