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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.10, 304.84 and 181.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.10, 304.84 and 181.62 is: 250.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.10 : 304.84 = 181.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.10/304.84 = 181.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.10x = 304.84 × 181.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.10x = 55,365.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,365.04/221.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.41

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