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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.10, 304.83 and 177.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.10, 304.83 and 177.36 is: 244.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.10 : 304.83 = 177.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.10/304.83 = 177.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.10x = 304.83 × 177.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.10x = 54,064.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,064.65/221.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.53

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