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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.79, 304.70 and 127.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.79, 304.70 and 127.54 is: 176.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.79 : 304.70 = 127.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.79/304.70 = 127.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.79x = 304.70 × 127.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.79x = 38,861.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,861.18/220.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.01

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