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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.18, 306.59 and 123.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.18, 306.59 and 123.93 is: 171.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.18 : 306.59 = 123.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.18/306.59 = 123.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.18x = 306.59 × 123.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.18x = 37,995.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,995.08/222.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.01

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