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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.01, 304.92 and 127.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.01, 304.92 and 127.72 is: 176.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.01 : 304.92 = 127.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.01/304.92 = 127.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.01x = 304.92 × 127.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.01x = 38,944.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,944.38/221.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.21

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