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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.18, 305.39 and 177.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.18, 305.39 and 177.11 is: 244.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.18 : 305.39 = 177.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.18/305.39 = 177.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.18x = 305.39 × 177.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.18x = 54,085.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,085.21/221.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.53

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