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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.74, 307.38 and 124.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.74, 307.38 and 124.50 is: 171.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.74 : 307.38 = 124.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.74/307.38 = 124.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.74x = 307.38 × 124.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.74x = 38,268.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,268.81/222.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.81

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