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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.44, 300.72 and 179.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.44, 300.72 and 179.56 is: 247.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.44 : 300.72 = 179.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.44/300.72 = 179.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.44x = 300.72 × 179.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.44x = 53,997.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,997.28/218.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.20

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