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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.04, 306.72 and 181.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.04, 306.72 and 181.50 is: 249.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.04 : 306.72 = 181.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.04/306.72 = 181.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.04x = 306.72 × 181.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.04x = 55,669.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,669.68/223.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.60

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