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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.66, 307.27 and 124.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.66, 307.27 and 124.43 is: 171.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.66 : 307.27 = 124.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.66/307.27 = 124.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.66x = 307.27 × 124.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.66x = 38,231.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,231.76/222.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.70

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