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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.67, 307.29 and 124.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.67, 307.29 and 124.44 is: 171.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.67 : 307.29 = 124.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.67/307.29 = 124.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.67x = 307.29 × 124.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.67x = 38,238.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,238.40/222.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.72

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