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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.64, 304.50 and 127.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.64, 304.50 and 127.41 is: 175.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.64 : 304.50 = 127.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.64/304.50 = 127.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.64x = 304.50 × 127.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.64x = 38,796.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,796.35/220.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.84

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