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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.51, 307.06 and 124.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.51, 307.06 and 124.29 is: 171.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.51 : 307.06 = 124.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.51/307.06 = 124.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.51x = 307.06 × 124.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.51x = 38,163.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,163.26/222.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.51

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