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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.62, 307.22 and 123.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.62, 307.22 and 123.03 is: 169.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.62 : 307.22 = 123.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.62/307.22 = 123.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.62x = 307.22 × 123.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.62x = 37,797.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,797.58/222.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.79

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