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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.88, 307.57 and 124.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.88, 307.57 and 124.63 is: 171.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.88 : 307.57 = 124.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.88/307.57 = 124.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.88x = 307.57 × 124.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.88x = 38,332.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,332.45/222.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.99

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