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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.67, 305.18 and 184.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.67, 305.18 and 184.77 is: 254.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.67 : 305.18 = 184.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.67/305.18 = 184.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.67x = 305.18 × 184.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.67x = 56,388.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,388.11/221.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.38

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