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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.77, 305.90 and 175.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.77, 305.90 and 175.12 is: 241.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.77 : 305.90 = 175.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.77/305.90 = 175.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.77x = 305.90 × 175.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.77x = 53,569.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,569.21/221.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.55

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