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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.78, 307.40 and 124.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.78, 307.40 and 124.52 is: 171.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.78 : 307.40 = 124.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.78/307.40 = 124.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.78x = 307.40 × 124.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.78x = 38,277.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,277.45/222.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.82

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