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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.57, 304.75 and 177.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.57, 304.75 and 177.81 is: 244.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.57 : 304.75 = 177.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.57/304.75 = 177.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.57x = 304.75 × 177.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.57x = 54,186.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,186.71/221.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.56

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