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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.37, 306.86 and 122.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.37, 306.86 and 122.79 is: 169.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.37 : 306.86 = 122.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.37/306.86 = 122.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.37x = 306.86 × 122.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.37x = 37,679.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,679.34/222.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.44

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