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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.94, 307.65 and 124.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.94, 307.65 and 124.71 is: 172.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.94 : 307.65 = 124.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.94/307.65 = 124.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.94x = 307.65 × 124.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.94x = 38,366.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,366.35/222.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.09

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