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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.64, 305.82 and 178.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.64, 305.82 and 178.08 is: 245.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.64 : 305.82 = 178.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.64/305.82 = 178.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.64x = 305.82 × 178.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.64x = 54,460.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,460.43/221.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.72

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