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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.18, 305.24 and 127.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.18, 305.24 and 127.94 is: 176.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.18 : 305.24 = 127.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.18/305.24 = 127.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.18x = 305.24 × 127.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.18x = 39,052.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,052.41/221.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.56

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