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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.67, 307.23 and 124.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.67, 307.23 and 124.42 is: 171.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.67 : 307.23 = 124.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.67/307.23 = 124.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.67x = 307.23 × 124.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.67x = 38,225.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,225.56/222.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.67

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