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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.16, 306.63 and 123.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.16, 306.63 and 123.95 is: 171.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.16 : 306.63 = 123.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.16/306.63 = 123.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.16x = 306.63 × 123.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.16x = 38,006.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,006.79/222.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.08

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