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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.18, 305.42 and 174.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.18, 305.42 and 174.81 is: 241.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.18 : 305.42 = 174.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.18/305.42 = 174.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.18x = 305.42 × 174.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.18x = 53,390.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,390.01/221.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.39

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