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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.58, 305.78 and 128.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.58, 305.78 and 128.37 is: 177.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.58 : 305.78 = 128.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.58/305.78 = 128.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.58x = 305.78 × 128.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.58x = 39,253.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,253.87/221.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.16

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