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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.51, 303.85 and 181.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.51, 303.85 and 181.04 is: 249.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.51 : 303.85 = 181.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.51/303.85 = 181.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.51x = 303.85 × 181.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.51x = 55,009.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,009.00/220.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.46

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