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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.54, 305.70 and 128.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.54, 305.70 and 128.27 is: 177.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.54 : 305.70 = 128.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.54/305.70 = 128.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.54x = 305.70 × 128.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.54x = 39,213.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,213.50/221.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.01

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