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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.72, 307.33 and 124.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.72, 307.33 and 124.49 is: 171.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.72 : 307.33 = 124.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.72/307.33 = 124.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.72x = 307.33 × 124.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.72x = 38,257.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,257.98/222.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.78

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