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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.71, 307.26 and 124.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.71, 307.26 and 124.44 is: 171.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.71 : 307.26 = 124.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.71/307.26 = 124.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.71x = 307.26 × 124.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.71x = 38,235.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,235.43/222.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.69

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