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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.61, 306.56 and 181.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.61, 306.56 and 181.03 is: 249.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.61 : 306.56 = 181.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.61/306.56 = 181.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.61x = 306.56 × 181.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.61x = 55,494.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,494.12/222.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.29

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