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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.24, 306.72 and 124.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.24, 306.72 and 124.02 is: 171.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.24 : 306.72 = 124.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.24/306.72 = 124.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.24x = 306.72 × 124.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.24x = 38,039.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,039.41/222.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.16

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