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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.37, 304.16 and 127.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.37, 304.16 and 127.17 is: 175.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.37 : 304.16 = 127.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.37/304.16 = 127.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.37x = 304.16 × 127.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.37x = 38,679.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,679.39/220.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.52

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