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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.43, 306.96 and 124.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.43, 306.96 and 124.20 is: 171.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.43 : 306.96 = 124.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.43/306.96 = 124.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.43x = 306.96 × 124.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.43x = 38,123.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,123.72/222.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.39

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