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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.63, 307.20 and 124.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.63, 307.20 and 124.38 is: 171.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.63 : 307.20 = 124.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.63/307.20 = 124.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.63x = 307.20 × 124.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.63x = 38,209.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,209.54/222.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.63

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