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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.17, 329.99 and 183.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.17, 329.99 and 183.99 is: 275.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.17 : 329.99 = 183.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.17/329.99 = 183.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.17x = 329.99 × 183.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.17x = 60,713.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,713.94/220.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.76

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