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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.71, 307.36 and 129.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.71, 307.36 and 129.45 is: 178.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.71 : 307.36 = 129.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.71/307.36 = 129.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.71x = 307.36 × 129.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.71x = 39,789.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,789.07/222.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.66

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