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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.45, 306.96 and 122.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.45, 306.96 and 122.86 is: 169.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.45 : 306.96 = 122.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.45/306.96 = 122.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.45x = 306.96 × 122.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.45x = 37,713.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,713.11/222.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.54

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