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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.04, 304.56 and 177.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.04, 304.56 and 177.36 is: 244.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.04 : 304.56 = 177.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.04/304.56 = 177.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.04x = 304.56 × 177.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.04x = 54,016.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,016.76/221.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.38

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