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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.02, 329.43 and 174.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.02, 329.43 and 174.66 is: 261.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.02 : 329.43 = 174.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.02/329.43 = 174.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.02x = 329.43 × 174.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.02x = 57,538.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,538.24/220.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.51

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