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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.52, 307.12 and 124.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.52, 307.12 and 124.32 is: 171.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.52 : 307.12 = 124.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.52/307.12 = 124.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.52x = 307.12 × 124.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.52x = 38,181.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,181.16/222.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.59

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