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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.75, 305.99 and 127.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.75, 305.99 and 127.23 is: 175.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.75 : 305.99 = 127.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.75/305.99 = 127.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.75x = 305.99 × 127.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.75x = 38,930.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,930.47/221.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.56

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