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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.97, 307.67 and 124.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.97, 307.67 and 124.72 is: 172.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.97 : 307.67 = 124.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.97/307.67 = 124.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.97x = 307.67 × 124.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.97x = 38,372.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,372.60/222.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.10

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