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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.78, 304.50 and 179.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.78, 304.50 and 179.20 is: 247.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.78 : 304.50 = 179.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.78/304.50 = 179.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.78x = 304.50 × 179.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.78x = 54,566.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,566.40/220.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.15

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