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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.14, 306.55 and 122.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.14, 306.55 and 122.55 is: 169.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.14 : 306.55 = 122.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.14/306.55 = 122.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.14x = 306.55 × 122.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.14x = 37,567.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,567.40/222.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.12

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