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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.60, 307.14 and 124.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.60, 307.14 and 124.35 is: 171.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.60 : 307.14 = 124.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.60/307.14 = 124.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.60x = 307.14 × 124.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.60x = 38,192.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,192.86/222.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.58

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