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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.11, 330.21 and 173.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.11, 330.21 and 173.76 is: 260.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.11 : 330.21 = 173.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.11/330.21 = 173.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.11x = 330.21 × 173.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.11x = 57,377.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,377.29/220.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.68

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