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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.21, 305.01 and 179.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.21, 305.01 and 179.70 is: 247.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.21 : 305.01 = 179.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.21/305.01 = 179.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.21x = 305.01 × 179.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.21x = 54,810.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,810.30/221.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.77

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