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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.45, 305.58 and 128.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.45, 305.58 and 128.19 is: 176.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.45 : 305.58 = 128.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.45/305.58 = 128.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.45x = 305.58 × 128.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.45x = 39,172.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,172.30/221.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.89

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