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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.92, 306.28 and 123.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.92, 306.28 and 123.68 is: 170.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.92 : 306.28 = 123.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.92/306.28 = 123.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.92x = 306.28 × 123.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.92x = 37,880.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,880.71/221.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.70

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