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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.09, 306.49 and 123.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.09, 306.49 and 123.85 is: 170.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.09 : 306.49 = 123.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.09/306.49 = 123.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.09x = 306.49 × 123.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.09x = 37,958.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,958.79/222.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.92

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