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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.72, 332.82 and 179.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.72, 332.82 and 179.24 is: 269.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.72 : 332.82 = 179.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.72/332.82 = 179.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.72x = 332.82 × 179.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.72x = 59,654.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,654.66/221.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.05

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