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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.77, 307.43 and 124.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.77, 307.43 and 124.54 is: 171.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.77 : 307.43 = 124.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.77/307.43 = 124.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.77x = 307.43 × 124.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.77x = 38,286.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,286.87/222.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.87

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