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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220, 303.60 and 176.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220, 303.60 and 176.48 is: 243.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220 : 303.60 = 176.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220/303.60 = 176.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220x = 303.60 × 176.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220x = 53,579.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,579.33/220
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.54

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