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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.55, 305.70 and 127.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.55, 305.70 and 127.02 is: 175.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.55 : 305.70 = 127.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.55/305.70 = 127.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.55x = 305.70 × 127.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.55x = 38,830.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,830.01/221.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.27

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