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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.79, 307.45 and 129.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.79, 307.45 and 129.53 is: 178.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.79 : 307.45 = 129.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.79/307.45 = 129.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.79x = 307.45 × 129.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.79x = 39,824.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,824.44/222.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.76

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