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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.90, 307.59 and 124.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.90, 307.59 and 124.66 is: 172.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.90 : 307.59 = 124.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.90/307.59 = 124.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.90x = 307.59 × 124.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.90x = 38,344.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,344.17/222.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.02

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