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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.26, 306.70 and 123.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.26, 306.70 and 123.99 is: 171.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.26 : 306.70 = 123.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.26/306.70 = 123.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.26x = 306.70 × 123.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.26x = 38,027.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,027.11/222.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.10

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