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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.68, 307.30 and 124.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.68, 307.30 and 124.46 is: 171.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.68 : 307.30 = 124.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.68/307.30 = 124.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.68x = 307.30 × 124.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.68x = 38,246.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,246.56/222.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.76

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