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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.44, 306.97 and 122.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.44, 306.97 and 122.87 is: 169.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.44 : 306.97 = 122.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.44/306.97 = 122.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.44x = 306.97 × 122.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.44x = 37,718.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,718.56/222.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.57

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