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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.96, 307.80 and 178.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.96, 307.80 and 178.55 is: 246.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.96 : 307.80 = 178.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.96/307.80 = 178.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.96x = 307.80 × 178.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.96x = 54,957.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,957.31/222.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.49

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