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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.23, 304.89 and 176.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.23, 304.89 and 176.63 is: 243.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.23 : 304.89 = 176.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.23/304.89 = 176.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.23x = 304.89 × 176.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.23x = 53,853.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,853.48/221.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.43

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