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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.10, 331.16 and 174.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.10, 331.16 and 174.94 is: 263.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.10 : 331.16 = 174.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.10/331.16 = 174.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.10x = 331.16 × 174.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.10x = 57,933.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,933.13/220.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.21

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