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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.60, 307.17 and 124.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.60, 307.17 and 124.36 is: 171.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.60 : 307.17 = 124.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.60/307.17 = 124.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.60x = 307.17 × 124.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.60x = 38,199.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,199.66/222.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.61

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