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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.14, 305.30 and 176.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.14, 305.30 and 176.74 is: 244.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.14 : 305.30 = 176.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.14/305.30 = 176.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.14x = 305.30 × 176.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.14x = 53,958.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,958.72/221.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.00

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