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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.10, 305.07 and 126.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.10, 305.07 and 126.57 is: 174.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.10 : 305.07 = 126.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.10/305.07 = 126.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.10x = 305.07 × 126.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.10x = 38,612.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,612.71/221.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.64

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