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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.65, 305.91 and 127.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.65, 305.91 and 127.13 is: 175.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.65 : 305.91 = 127.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.65/305.91 = 127.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.65x = 305.91 × 127.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.65x = 38,888.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,888.81/221.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.45

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