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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.76, 334.02 and 181.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.76, 334.02 and 181.44 is: 273.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.76 : 334.02 = 181.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.76/334.02 = 181.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.76x = 334.02 × 181.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.76x = 60,604.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,604.59/221.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.29

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