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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.17, 306.60 and 123.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.17, 306.60 and 123.94 is: 171.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.17 : 306.60 = 123.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.17/306.60 = 123.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.17x = 306.60 × 123.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.17x = 37,998.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,998.90/222.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.04

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