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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.95, 307.67 and 129.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.95, 307.67 and 129.69 is: 178.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.95 : 307.67 = 129.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.95/307.67 = 129.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.95x = 307.67 × 129.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.95x = 39,901.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,901.07/222.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.97

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