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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.24, 306.64 and 127.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.24, 306.64 and 127.72 is: 176.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.24 : 306.64 = 127.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.24/306.64 = 127.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.24x = 306.64 × 127.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.24x = 39,163.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,163.89/222.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.22

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