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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.71, 306.03 and 128.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.71, 306.03 and 128.48 is: 177.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.71 : 306.03 = 128.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.71/306.03 = 128.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.71x = 306.03 × 128.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.71x = 39,317.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,317.49/221.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.34

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