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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.13, 306.54 and 122.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.13, 306.54 and 122.55 is: 169.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.13 : 306.54 = 122.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.13/306.54 = 122.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.13x = 306.54 × 122.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.13x = 37,566.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,566.48/222.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.12

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