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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.09, 304.98 and 179.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.09, 304.98 and 179.57 is: 247.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.09 : 304.98 = 179.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.09/304.98 = 179.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.09x = 304.98 × 179.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.09x = 54,763.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,763.06/221.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.70

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