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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.13, 331.25 and 177.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.13, 331.25 and 177.87 is: 266.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.13 : 331.25 = 177.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.13/331.25 = 177.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.13x = 331.25 × 177.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.13x = 58,918.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,918.55/221.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.44

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