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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.40, 305.52 and 128.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.40, 305.52 and 128.16 is: 176.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.40 : 305.52 = 128.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.40/305.52 = 128.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.40x = 305.52 × 128.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.40x = 39,155.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,155.44/221.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.85

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