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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.23, 305.22 and 127.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.23, 305.22 and 127.95 is: 176.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.23 : 305.22 = 127.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.23/305.22 = 127.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.23x = 305.22 × 127.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.23x = 39,054.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,054.09/221.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.53

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