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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.88, 304.79 and 127.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.88, 304.79 and 127.61 is: 176.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.88 : 304.79 = 127.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.88/304.79 = 127.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.88x = 304.79 × 127.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.88x = 38,894.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,894.25/220.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.09

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