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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.92, 307.60 and 124.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.92, 307.60 and 124.67 is: 172.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.92 : 307.60 = 124.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.92/307.60 = 124.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.92x = 307.60 × 124.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.92x = 38,348.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,348.95/222.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.03

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