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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.78, 307.41 and 124.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.78, 307.41 and 124.54 is: 171.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.78 : 307.41 = 124.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.78/307.41 = 124.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.78x = 307.41 × 124.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.78x = 38,283.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,283.61/222.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.84

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