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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.49, 307.03 and 122.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.49, 307.03 and 122.91 is: 169.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.49 : 307.03 = 122.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.49/307.03 = 122.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.49x = 307.03 × 122.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.49x = 37,737.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,737.06/222.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.61

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