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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.97, 307.70 and 124.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.97, 307.70 and 124.73 is: 172.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.97 : 307.70 = 124.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.97/307.70 = 124.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.97x = 307.70 × 124.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.97x = 38,377.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,377.26/222.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.12

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