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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.10, 329.81 and 174.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.10, 329.81 and 174.33 is: 261.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.10 : 329.81 = 174.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.10/329.81 = 174.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.10x = 329.81 × 174.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.10x = 57,494.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,494.91/220.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.23

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