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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.71, 304.59 and 127.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.71, 304.59 and 127.47 is: 175.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.71 : 304.59 = 127.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.71/304.59 = 127.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.71x = 304.59 × 127.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.71x = 38,824.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,824.56/220.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.91

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