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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.58, 305.81 and 125.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.58, 305.81 and 125.78 is: 173.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.58 : 305.81 = 125.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.58/305.81 = 125.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.58x = 305.81 × 125.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.58x = 38,464.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,464.78/221.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.59

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