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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.90, 307.58 and 124.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.90, 307.58 and 124.64 is: 171.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.90 : 307.58 = 124.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.90/307.58 = 124.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.90x = 307.58 × 124.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.90x = 38,335.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,335.54/222.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.99

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