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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.16, 305.40 and 179.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.16, 305.40 and 179.64 is: 248.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.16 : 305.40 = 179.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.16/305.40 = 179.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.16x = 305.40 × 179.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.16x = 54,862.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,862.06/221.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.07

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