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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.35, 305.46 and 121.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.35, 305.46 and 121.77 is: 168.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.35 : 305.46 = 121.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.35/305.46 = 121.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.35x = 305.46 × 121.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.35x = 37,195.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,195.86/221.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.04

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