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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.42, 306.94 and 124.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.42, 306.94 and 124.18 is: 171.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.42 : 306.94 = 124.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.42/306.94 = 124.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.42x = 306.94 × 124.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.42x = 38,116.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,116.69/222.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.37

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