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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.95, 304.94 and 127.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.95, 304.94 and 127.72 is: 176.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.95 : 304.94 = 127.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.95/304.94 = 127.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.95x = 304.94 × 127.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.95x = 38,946.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,946.49/220.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.27

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