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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.09, 304.79 and 177.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.09, 304.79 and 177.35 is: 244.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.09 : 304.79 = 177.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.09/304.79 = 177.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.09x = 304.79 × 177.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.09x = 54,052.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,052.10/221.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.49

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