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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.60, 305.52 and 177.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.60, 305.52 and 177.86 is: 245.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.60 : 305.52 = 177.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.60/305.52 = 177.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.60x = 305.52 × 177.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.60x = 54,339.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,339.79/221.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.22

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