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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.73, 307.37 and 124.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.73, 307.37 and 124.48 is: 171.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.73 : 307.37 = 124.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.73/307.37 = 124.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.73x = 307.37 × 124.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.73x = 38,261.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,261.42/222.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.78

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