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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.55, 307.09 and 124.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.55, 307.09 and 124.34 is: 171.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.55 : 307.09 = 124.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.55/307.09 = 124.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.55x = 307.09 × 124.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.55x = 38,182.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,182.19/222.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.57

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