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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.55, 305.75 and 128.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.55, 305.75 and 128.29 is: 177.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.55 : 305.75 = 128.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.55/305.75 = 128.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.55x = 305.75 × 128.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.55x = 39,223.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,223.58/221.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.04

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