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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.49, 305.40 and 179.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.49, 305.40 and 179.92 is: 248.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.49 : 305.40 = 179.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.49/305.40 = 179.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.49x = 305.40 × 179.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.49x = 54,946.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,946.80/221.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.08

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