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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.49, 304.35 and 179.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.49, 304.35 and 179.94 is: 247.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.49 : 304.35 = 179.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.49/304.35 = 179.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.49x = 304.35 × 179.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.49x = 54,764.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,764.74/221.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.26

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