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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.03, 303.64 and 126.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.03, 303.64 and 126.72 is: 174.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.03 : 303.64 = 126.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.03/303.64 = 126.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.03x = 303.64 × 126.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.03x = 38,477.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,477.26/220.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.87

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