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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.16, 332.10 and 180.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.16, 332.10 and 180.84 is: 271.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.16 : 332.10 = 180.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.16/332.10 = 180.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.16x = 332.10 × 180.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.16x = 60,056.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,056.96/221.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.55

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