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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.80, 307.46 and 124.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.80, 307.46 and 124.54 is: 171.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.80 : 307.46 = 124.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.80/307.46 = 124.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.80x = 307.46 × 124.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.80x = 38,291.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,291.07/222.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.86

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