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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.58, 304.42 and 127.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.58, 304.42 and 127.34 is: 175.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.58 : 304.42 = 127.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.58/304.42 = 127.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.58x = 304.42 × 127.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.58x = 38,764.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,764.84/220.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.74

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