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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.69, 311.45 and 122.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.69, 311.45 and 122.19 is: 168.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.69 : 311.45 = 122.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.69/311.45 = 122.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.69x = 311.45 × 122.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.69x = 38,055.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,055.14/225.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.62

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