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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.01, 304.95 and 127.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.01, 304.95 and 127.75 is: 176.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.01 : 304.95 = 127.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.01/304.95 = 127.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.01x = 304.95 × 127.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.01x = 38,957.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,957.81/221.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.28

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