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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.10, 306.21 and 178.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.10, 306.21 and 178.36 is: 245.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.10 : 306.21 = 178.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.10/306.21 = 178.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.10x = 306.21 × 178.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.10x = 54,615.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,615.62/222.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.91

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