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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.49, 307.04 and 124.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.49, 307.04 and 124.24 is: 171.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.49 : 307.04 = 124.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.49/307.04 = 124.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.49x = 307.04 × 124.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.49x = 38,147.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,147.40/222.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.46

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