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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.73, 306.02 and 128.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.73, 306.02 and 128.49 is: 177.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.73 : 306.02 = 128.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.73/306.02 = 128.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.73x = 306.02 × 128.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.73x = 39,320.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,320.51/221.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.34

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