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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.52, 307.05 and 122.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.52, 307.05 and 122.92 is: 169.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.52 : 307.05 = 122.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.52/307.05 = 122.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.52x = 307.05 × 122.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.52x = 37,742.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,742.59/222.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.61

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