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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.76, 306.04 and 128.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.76, 306.04 and 128.56 is: 177.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.76 : 306.04 = 128.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.76/306.04 = 128.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.76x = 306.04 × 128.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.76x = 39,344.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,344.50/221.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.42

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