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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.82, 304.74 and 127.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.82, 304.74 and 127.56 is: 176.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.82 : 304.74 = 127.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.82/304.74 = 127.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.82x = 304.74 × 127.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.82x = 38,872.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,872.63/220.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.04

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