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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.58, 305.75 and 128.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.58, 305.75 and 128.30 is: 177.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.58 : 305.75 = 128.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.58/305.75 = 128.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.58x = 305.75 × 128.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.58x = 39,227.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,227.73/221.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.04

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