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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.65, 307.43 and 179.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.65, 307.43 and 179.18 is: 247.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.65 : 307.43 = 179.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.65/307.43 = 179.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.65x = 307.43 × 179.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.65x = 55,082.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,082.87/222.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.40

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