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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.84, 304.72 and 127.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.84, 304.72 and 127.57 is: 176.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.84 : 304.72 = 127.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.84/304.72 = 127.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.84x = 304.72 × 127.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.84x = 38,873.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,873.13/220.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.02

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