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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.22, 306.96 and 178.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.22, 306.96 and 178.72 is: 246.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.22 : 306.96 = 178.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.22/306.96 = 178.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.22x = 306.96 × 178.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.22x = 54,859.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,859.89/222.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.87

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