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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.55, 332.32 and 178.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.55, 332.32 and 178.46 is: 267.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.55 : 332.32 = 178.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.55/332.32 = 178.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.55x = 332.32 × 178.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.55x = 59,305.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,305.83/221.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.69

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