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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.16, 329.66 and 176.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.16, 329.66 and 176.92 is: 264.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.16 : 329.66 = 176.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.16/329.66 = 176.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.16x = 329.66 × 176.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.16x = 58,323.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,323.45/220.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.91

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