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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.01, 303.97 and 177.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.01, 303.97 and 177.25 is: 243.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.01 : 303.97 = 177.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.01/303.97 = 177.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.01x = 303.97 × 177.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.01x = 53,877.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,877.61/221.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.78

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