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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.93, 307.63 and 124.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.93, 307.63 and 124.67 is: 172.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.93 : 307.63 = 124.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.93/307.63 = 124.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.93x = 307.63 × 124.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.93x = 38,352.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,352.23/222.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.04

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