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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220, 331.02 and 181.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220, 331.02 and 181.73 is: 273.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220 : 331.02 = 181.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220/331.02 = 181.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220x = 331.02 × 181.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220x = 60,156.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,156.26/220
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.44

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