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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.44, 304.08 and 179.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.44, 304.08 and 179.04 is: 246.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.44 : 304.08 = 179.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.44/304.08 = 179.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.44x = 304.08 × 179.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.44x = 54,442.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,442.48/220.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.97

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