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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.86, 304.56 and 179.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.86, 304.56 and 179.42 is: 247.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.86 : 304.56 = 179.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.86/304.56 = 179.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.86x = 304.56 × 179.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.86x = 54,642.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,642.63/220.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.41

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