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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.46, 305.65 and 128.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.46, 305.65 and 128.19 is: 176.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.46 : 305.65 = 128.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.46/305.65 = 128.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.46x = 305.65 × 128.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.46x = 39,179.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,179.10/221.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.91

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