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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.53, 307.09 and 122.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.53, 307.09 and 122.95 is: 169.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.53 : 307.09 = 122.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.53/307.09 = 122.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.53x = 307.09 × 122.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.53x = 37,756.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,756.72/222.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.67

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