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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.45, 304.18 and 127.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.45, 304.18 and 127.18 is: 175.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.45 : 304.18 = 127.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.45/304.18 = 127.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.45x = 304.18 × 127.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.45x = 38,685.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,685.61/220.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.48

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