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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.18, 305.22 and 127.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.18, 305.22 and 127.92 is: 176.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.18 : 305.22 = 127.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.18/305.22 = 127.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.18x = 305.22 × 127.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.18x = 39,043.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,043.74/221.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.53

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