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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 224.12, 309.22 and 177.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 224.12, 309.22 and 177.50 is: 244.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    224.12 : 309.22 = 177.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    224.12/309.22 = 177.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    224.12x = 309.22 × 177.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    224.12x = 54,886.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,886.55/224.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.90

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