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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.17, 306.59 and 128.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.17, 306.59 and 128.97 is: 177.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.17 : 306.59 = 128.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.17/306.59 = 128.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.17x = 306.59 × 128.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.17x = 39,539.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,539.60/222.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.97

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