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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.02, 306.37 and 123.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.02, 306.37 and 123.76 is: 170.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.02 : 306.37 = 123.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.02/306.37 = 123.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.02x = 306.37 × 123.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.02x = 37,915.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,915.73/222.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.78

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