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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.05, 303.65 and 176.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.05, 303.65 and 176.37 is: 243.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.05 : 303.65 = 176.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.05/303.65 = 176.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.05x = 303.65 × 176.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.05x = 53,553.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,553.87/220.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.37

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