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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.19, 306.65 and 123.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.19, 306.65 and 123.97 is: 171.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.19 : 306.65 = 123.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.19/306.65 = 123.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.19x = 306.65 × 123.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.19x = 38,015.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,015.40/222.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.09

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