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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.61, 305.83 and 128.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.61, 305.83 and 128.38 is: 177.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.61 : 305.83 = 128.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.61/305.83 = 128.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.61x = 305.83 × 128.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.61x = 39,260.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,260.28/221.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.16

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