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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.51, 331.49 and 178.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.51, 331.49 and 178.07 is: 266.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.51 : 331.49 = 178.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.51/331.49 = 178.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.51x = 331.49 × 178.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.51x = 59,028.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,028.42/221.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.48

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