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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.72, 304.16 and 181.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.72, 304.16 and 181.20 is: 249.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.72 : 304.16 = 181.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.72/304.16 = 181.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.72x = 304.16 × 181.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.72x = 55,113.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,113.79/220.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.70

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