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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.02, 306.40 and 123.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.02, 306.40 and 123.79 is: 170.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.02 : 306.40 = 123.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.02/306.40 = 123.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.02x = 306.40 × 123.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.02x = 37,928.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,928.18/222.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.83

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