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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.96, 306.27 and 123.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.96, 306.27 and 123.69 is: 170.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.96 : 306.27 = 123.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.96/306.27 = 123.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.96x = 306.27 × 123.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.96x = 37,882.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,882.54/221.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.68

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