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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.16, 304.50 and 177.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.16, 304.50 and 177.24 is: 244.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.16 : 304.50 = 177.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.16/304.50 = 177.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.16x = 304.50 × 177.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.16x = 53,969.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,969.58/221.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.03

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