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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.64, 305.96 and 128.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.64, 305.96 and 128.48 is: 177.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.64 : 305.96 = 128.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.64/305.96 = 128.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.64x = 305.96 × 128.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.64x = 39,307.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,307.57/221.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.35

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