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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.34, 304.06 and 127.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.34, 304.06 and 127.08 is: 175.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.34 : 304.06 = 127.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.34/304.06 = 127.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.34x = 304.06 × 127.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.34x = 38,639.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,639.94/220.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.37

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