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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.54, 307.02 and 178.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.54, 307.02 and 178.93 is: 246.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.54 : 307.02 = 178.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.54/307.02 = 178.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.54x = 307.02 × 178.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.54x = 54,935.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,935.09/222.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.85

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