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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.71, 307.34 and 123.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.71, 307.34 and 123.13 is: 169.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.71 : 307.34 = 123.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.71/307.34 = 123.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.71x = 307.34 × 123.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.71x = 37,840.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,840.62/222.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.91

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