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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.56, 421.70 and 181.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.56, 421.70 and 181.19 is: 250.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.56 : 421.70 = 181.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.56/421.70 = 181.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.56x = 421.70 × 181.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.56x = 76,407.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,407.82/305.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.06

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