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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.66, 305.60 and 184.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.66, 305.60 and 184.34 is: 254.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.66 : 305.60 = 184.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.66/305.60 = 184.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.66x = 305.60 × 184.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.66x = 56,334.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,334.15/221.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.15

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