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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.60, 306.90 and 178.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.60, 306.90 and 178.86 is: 246.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.60 : 306.90 = 178.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.60/306.90 = 178.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.60x = 306.90 × 178.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.60x = 54,892.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,892.13/222.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.60

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