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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 224.27, 309.83 and 177.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 224.27, 309.83 and 177.49 is: 245.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    224.27 : 309.83 = 177.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    224.27/309.83 = 177.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    224.27x = 309.83 × 177.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    224.27x = 54,991.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,991.23/224.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.20

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